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Family Physician - Surgery

Fernie, BC
CA$350,000 - CA$400,000/annual
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Flexible schedule for work-life balance
Liability coverage via Canadian Medical Protective Association

About the role

Practice Details:

Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, BC

Permanent Family Physician with Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS)
Contact: Dr. Kimberley Allan and Dr. Adriana Mejia-French

Exciting Family Physician with Obstetrical Surgical skills position in Fernie, BC!

Fernie is a vibrant community in the southern Interior of BC that offers an adventure-filled lifestyle and strong community connections. On the traditional, ancestral lands of the Ktunaxa people and surrounded by mountain beauty, Fernie is the place for outdoor enthusiasts, offering world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The town’s natural beauty also attracts artists and professionals who are passionate about mountain life. Fernie offers a balanced and active lifestyle right from your front door.

We invite a family physician trained in OSS to join our call group, the Fernie Medical Community and Elk Valley Hospital, a close-knit and multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care. Our small team is built on collaboration, support, and a commitment to our community's health. We understand the importance of work-life balance and a flexible schedule.
We currently function surgically with one enhanced surgical-skilled physician, and one obstetrical surgical skills physician. We are seeking a third surgical call provider. Call volume is 1 in 3 however, we often assist each other on cases and strive to provide a supportive environment for our physicians.

Our low risk maternity group practice (6 physicians, 1 midwife) shares maternity call as well as prenatal and postnatal office care.

Skills required: CCFP with a certificate of added competency (CAC) in obstetrical surgical skills.
Additional opportunities include family medicine practice paid through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model, and emergency shifts - compensated under the new Alternative Payments Subsidiary Agreement (APSA) contract.

Start Date: Immediate availability

We invite you to visit Fernie. Contact us to discuss locum opportunities and then become a valued part of our dedicated obstetrics healthcare team, make an impact on patient care, and experience the unique lifestyle Fernie has to offer.

Qualifications:
  • Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
  • Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
  • Obstetric experience
  • Surgical experience
  • Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
  • Certificate of added competency (CAC) in Obstetrical Surgical Skills
Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details

On call requirements: 1:3

Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income

350,000-400,000

Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP);Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP);Obstetric experience;Surgical experience;Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory;Certificate of added competency (CAC) in Obstetrical Surgical Skills

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