Emergency Medicine - Courtenay, Canada - Island Health

Island Health

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Courtenay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

North Island Hospital Comox Valley is seeking either two part-time Emergency Physicians or one full-time Emergency Physician to join our team.

We welcome either CCFP-EM or FRCPC Emergency certification.

North Island Hospital Comox Valley is a beautiful new hospital, which opened in October 2017.

We are a 24-hour Emergency Department with 153 inpatient beds and see a variety of different patient populations including pediatrics.

The hospital serves approximately 66,000 people and we see over 31,000 + visits annually. The area is a growing community and Emergency Department visits are increasing.

We are a referral center for some surgical specialties and have a broad range of consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Otolaryngology, Radiology and Family Medicine.

We see trauma patients and are the local trauma team until patients can be transferred to a tertiary trauma center.

We are the Rapid Response Team for the hospital and attend all cardiac arrests and code calls for admitted inpatients.

We have a Rapid Access and Discharge Unit (RADU), which is run by our Emergency Department Physicians. This unit is intended for patients who are expected to be discharged within 24 hours. Successful applicants would be expected to work RADU shifts.

We have an academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) postgraduate programs and are a teaching hospital. We have a Family Practice Residency Program and are involved in both medical student and residency teaching.

We would like to incorporate physicians into our group with specialized skill sets. Dedicated academic, quality improvement or leadership experience would be an asset.

As we are a new hospital, there is room for quality improvement initiatives, which would be supported by the department.

Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement (RSA) including:

Recruitment Incentive:
up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)

Relocation:
up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)

Flat fee:
$7,977.42

Fee Premium: 6.93%

Rural CME starting at $3,000/annum in years 3 and 4 in the community to a maximum of $6,000/annum after 4 years.

Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia )

Community Information

Surrounded by majestic mountains, rushing rivers, lush rain forests and shimmering seas, this region is highly attractive to those seeking variety and a superb quality of life.

A great place to raise a family, we have a strong sense of community and a shared spirit of cooperation.

We are one of the fastest growing areas in Canada.

Educational facilities range from elementary to full degree programs at the North Island College, with English, Aboriginal, French Immersion and Francophone programs available preschool to Grade 12.

The Valley enjoys short mild winters and warm dry summers.

The Comox Valley is host to over 50 annual festivals, and the local Sid Williams Theatre provides year-round performing arts.

For great boutique shopping, go to 5th Street in Courtenay or Comox Avenue in Comox. Visit local restaurants, farmers markets and vineyards for the renowned local food scene. The Comox Valley Airport boasts connections to major Canadian hubs and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.