Anesthesiologist

Trail

Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, on the banks of the Columbia River, the West Kootenay communities of Trail and Rossland await. Enjoy breathtaking vistas year round, powder skiing at Red Mountain Resort, biking along mountain trails and bountiful fishing, all only minutes away. As a hotbed for technology, research and development, these Kootenay mountain towns provide innovative industry and lifestyle. Offering a safe, welcoming community atmosphere, affordable real estate, and outstanding recreational facilities, Trail and Rossland are wonderful locations to raise a family. Make Trail or Rossland your home and live where you work and play!

Clinic Details — Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital:

The largest diagnostic and acute care hospital in the West Kootenays, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) is a 75-bed full service regional hospital serving 80,000 people in the Kootenay Boundary region. KBRH offers core specialist physician services including 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services, Level 2 Laboratory, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Acute and Obstetrical Care, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Chemotherapy and advanced diagnostic services. KBRH is the regional base for the 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART) consisting of dedicated critical care transport nurses, and as required, respiratory therapists, who respond to support rural and remote clinicians in the transport and management of critically ill and injured patients. Transport is supported by BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) for major medical care with transfer to Kelowna that is 313 kilometers from Trail.

Practice Details:

We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking anesthesia specialists in sharing specialty anesthesia services for the elective and emergent anesthetic care provided at our Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH).

Our ideal candidate is an adaptable generalist (with potential for chronic pain work, if desired) who enjoys living in a beautiful location with abundant four season outdoor recreation options. KBRH is a busy, modern and well-resourced referral centre and our Department provides services to the entire Kootenay region with over 86,000 people.

Surgical services include General, Orthopedic, OB/Gyn, ENT, Plastics, and Urology. Labour Analgesia service provides for approximately 300 deliveries per year, an epidural rate of 15%. Anesthesia Consultation Clinic and Acute Pain Management in place. Hours of work: 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Monday-FridayOn-Call: 1:6 Compensation is APP contract ~ $450,000 (for 1.0 fte) plus on-call MOCAP, and up to 10% contract incentive (for 213 working days per year) *Additional benefits include;Recruitment incentive: $15,000 (for full-time)Retention Flat Fee: $12,893Retention Premium: 11.20%(*Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer)

Live in any of the neighbouring communities including Rossland, Trail or Fruitvale with a short commute to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. The location is perfect for sports enthusiasts with incredible mountain biking trails and a stone’s throw of Red Mountain Resort, one of the best ski mountains in Canada.

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Qualifications:

  • Eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
  • Doctorate in Medicine
  • Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
  • Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

  • Hours of work: Generally 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday
  • On call requirements: 1:6

Compensation:

  • Payment Structure: Service Contract
  • Estimated Gross Income: $450,000 (for 1.0 fte), plus MOCAP level 1, and up to 10% contract incentive (for 213 working days per year)
  • Overhead: No overhead cost

RSA Incentives

Rural Incentives apply:

  • Recruitment bonus: $15,000 (for full time)
  • Relocation: $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location
  • Retention Fee Premium: 11.20%
  • Retention Flat fee: $12,892.80
  • Rural CME: Up to 2 years $600; In 3rd & 4th year $3.600; after 4 years $6,600

**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 loan forgiveness programs.

**This job posting with Interior Health is for a position covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order and selected applicant(s) must comply with the requirements of the ORDER.