Top Benefits
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
Top Benefits
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