Emergency Physician – qathet (Powell River)

Work Location: qathet General Hospital, qathet (Powell River), British Columbia
Employment Type: Locum and/or Permanent
Salary: Alternative Payment Arrangement

Job Description:
We are seeking Emergency Physicians to join our team in permanent and locum opportunities. Live your dream in vibrant small-town BC! Practice Emergency Medicine at an exemplary hospital in qathet (Powell River), British Columbia—a diverse and dynamic oceanside community of approximately 22,000 people, where sunsets and whale watching are right at your doorstep. Whether you’re a passionate mountain biker, avid sailor, or a part-time artist or musician, the qathet regional district offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Looking for an ideal place to raise a family? Our community boasts a diverse selection of quality schools, a recreation complex featuring two ice rinks, a swimming pool, and a live performance theatre.

This position requires an Emergency Physician to work a variety of shifts. Come join a dedicated cohort in a well-supported emergency department. You’ll collaborate with specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, OBGYN, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology, and embrace the many rewards of a small-town lifestyle. Emergency Physicians require current certification in ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NRP.

We operate as four shifts per day, one of which is double-coverage during the busiest daytime hours. Exact shifts/hours may vary based on department need.

Click here to get a feel for life within the community: https://tourism-powellriver.ca/visit/

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff – both current and prospective – have the opportunity and are supported to thrive.

To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation, and people with disabilities.

Full job description for permanent roles available here.
Full job description for locum opportunities available here.

Start date: ASAP or negotiable

Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine – Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) – Mandatory

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and provide any supplemental documentation (if applicable).

Apply for permanent roles at https://bit.ly/4wwV7Sx 
Apply for locums at https://bit.ly/4fhrQoI 

Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Contact: Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Barnes, Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor at stephanie.barnes@vch.ca with any questions.