Radiologist

Location: Salmon Arm, British Columbia

Job ID: IHSLH-RAD-4803

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Salmon Arm

Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm the economic hub of the Shuswap Lakes region. Panoramic lake views, rolling farm land and forested mountains attract visitors from around the world as does Salmon Arm’s wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community. Salmon Arm's economy is a diverse mixture of forestry, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. Come and experience outstanding wilderness scenery, countless recreational activities, and plentiful shops and boutiques; all enriched by a friendly, warm and welcoming community.

Clinic Details — Shuswap Lake General Hospital:

Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH) is a newly renovated 40-bed, Level 2 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. Located in Salmon Arm, between Kamloops and Revelstoke, the hospital services the surrounding draw population of approximately 37,000 people. This hospital offers a 24-hour new Emergency Department with a registered nurse triage, laboratory and Radiology (X-ray), Surgical, Acute Care beds, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Obstetrical Care and Diagnostic/Paramedical Services. The on-site medical team includes local surgeons, internists, and radiologists. Additional features include two operating rooms, a modern computed tomography (CT), Echocardiography, Level 2 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with three beds, and has visiting clinics that include Orthopedics, Urology, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics. Internists and Family Physicians hold University of British Columbia (UBC) clinical appointments hosting medical students, residents, and General Internal Medicine (GIM) Fellows.

In emergency situations this community and physicians are supported by the High Acuity Response Team (HART).

Practice Details:

Shuswap Lake Hospital is a busy community hospital with a collegial physician community. Interesting general practice with CT, Radiography, Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Non-vascular interventional and the new addition of Mammography. Currently MRI is not available at our site but is likely to be added to the department in the near future. In addition, our site remotely covers Ultrasound and Radiography at Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke. Once per month a Radiologist from our group travels to Revelstoke for in-house reporting, quality assurance and light teaching with technologists. Join our department currently consisting of 5 Radiologists covering 4 full time positions. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

Qualifications:

- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
- FRCPC certified or qualified to sit Canadian Radiology Fellowship Examinations.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full time
On call requirements: Please Enquire

Compensation:

Payment Structure
- Fee for Service
Estimated Gross Income
- Fee-for-service - Est $500K
Overhead
- Home Reporting station for On-Call services.
RSA Incentives
- Time off: Approx 12-14 weeks/year
Additional Incentives
- Rural Incentives include: Recruitment bonus: $10,000 Relocation: $9,000-$15,000 based on move location Fee Premium: 9.10% Annual retention fee: $10,475.40 CME funding is available, please enquire *Rural Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.* Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for BC or Canada loan forgiveness programs.