Emergency Medicine - Cranbrook, Canada - East Kootenay Regional Hospital

Description

IHA-9862:

New

• Status
• Open
• Site
• East Kootenay Regional Hospital
• Site

Type

• Hospital
• Type of Position
• Permanent
• Date Range
• Hours of Work
• We offer five 8hour shifts a day, ensuring 16 hours of double coverage. A fulltime team member works 14 shifts a month, with the potential for additional shifts based on departmental needs.
• On Call
• None
• On Call
• CommentsEligible for Certification with the College of Family Physicians
• Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM) is preferred; Consideration will also be given to physicians with current CCFP who possess emergency experience.

If you're a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in emergency medicine, you may be eligible to practice medicine in British Columbia under the USA certified class.

Qualifications, Education and Skills:


Requisites:

• Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
• Provisional
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)
• Desired
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Eligible

• Desired
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)
• Emergency Medicine
• Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Mandatory
• Emergency
• Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• EligibleEmployer Website

Role and Facility Information:


LIVE AND THRIVE:
MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY IN CRANBROOK, BC

Tucked between towering peaks, glistening lakes, and rolling foothills lies Cranbrook—the heart of British Columbia's scenic Kootenay region. This extraordinary haven is not just a place; it's an experience for the soul.

Whether you have a passion for the arts, crave exhilarating adventures, or seek the warmth of a close-knit community, Cranbrook offers it all.

Lose yourself in the pristine beauty of Wasa and Moyie Lakes, where swimming, paddleboarding, and windsurfing await. Set off on a river safari along the mesmerizing St. Mary River, navigating its currents on a canoe, kayak, or raft. The angler's paradise of the Kootenay and Bull rivers teems with rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout.

Swing like Arnold Palmer on any of the region's seven championship golf courses, including Shadow Mountain and Wildstone.

The vast network of trails beckons you to push your limits with mountain biking, hiking, and climbing across seven unique crags.

The Powder Highway runs through the heart of the Canadian Rockies near Cranbrook, with renowned winter destinations like Fernie, Kimberley, and Fairmont just an hour away.

Experience heart-stopping days carving down alpine bowls, shredding uncrowded trails, and conquering daring steeps in this winter sports playground.

Immerse yourself in Cranbrook's pulsating arts scene, savour locally brewed craft beer, and delight in farm-to-table cuisine. Discover a community where families flourish with a broad spectrum of recreational activities that captivate children's imaginations.

Consider picturesque towns like Kimberley or Jaffray as your home base—only a 25-minute commute from Cranbrook, balancing convenience and serene beauty.

Step into a life where your dreams find space to grow, where the only limits are those of the horizon.

Welcome to Cranbrook, where boundless opportunities await.


VISIONARY CARE:

CRAFTING YOUR CLINICAL PATH

Join our team in emergency medicine at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, where quick decision-making and staying calm under pressure are paramount.

Our ER doctors enjoy the security of an Alternative Payments Program model, ensuring a stable income and allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional care.

This sought-after arrangement is available only in select ERs in BC, providing our physicians with financial peace of mind.

We have 10 emergency physicians, handling 23,000 patient visits per year.

EKRH is the regional trauma and ICU referral centre, so you'll be seeing challenging cases that will keep up your acute care skills but still allow you to live and play in a rural setting.

You'll encounter patients spanning the entire spectrum of emergency medicine, collaborating with an incredible team of allied health professionals, such as mental health and substance use nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and round-the-clock respiratory therapists.

You'll continue and advance your teaching skills through the many local CME sessions, along with bedside teaching opportunities with residents and medical students that come to the EKRH year-round.

We engage in facility-wide initiatives, providing dedicated funding for a variety of impactful quality improvement projects, enabling you to contribute to enhancing patient care outcomes.

AT THE HEART OF CARE:

EAST KOOTENAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Join us at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), an 80-bed regional referral centre serving approximately 82,000 individuals in the beautiful East Kootenay region of BC.

Our 24/7 emergency and trauma services feature a 16-bed unit and a 6-bed ICU. Our high-acui