Emergency Medicine
About the Role
Join a cohesive team of 11 passionate emergency physicians at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), collectively managing approximately 17,000 patient visits per year. As the regional Trauma and ICU Referral Centre, you'll handle complex cases that will test and expand your skills, with a diverse patient demographic covering pediatrics to geriatrics, mental health, trauma, and various medical and surgical scenarios.
Facility & Community
KBRH is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving 85,000 residents across the region, offering round-the-clock emergency and trauma care, intensive care, acute medical conditions, renal dialysis, and neonatal intensive care. The hospital features state-of-the-art onsite medical imaging including CT and MRI, and is supported by a 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART).
Trail and Rossland offer an extraordinary lifestyle in the heart of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, with abundant outdoor recreation including skiing at Red Mountain Resort, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and golfing at courses like Birchbank, Champion Lakes, and Redstone. The area provides affordable real estate and supportive communities ideal for raising families.
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medicine care as part of a cohesive team of 11 emergency physicians
- Manage approximately 17,000 patient visits per year across diverse demographics
- Handle complex cases as the regional Trauma and ICU Referral Centre
- Collaborate with allied health professionals including mental health and substance use nurses, physiotherapists, and 24/7 respiratory therapists
- Participate in facility-wide quality improvement projects with dedicated funding
- Engage in medical education through the Southern Medical Program Integrated Clerkship and UBC Family Practice Residency Site
- Take part in journal clubs, immersive simulations, and M+M rounds
Qualifications & Skills
- Adaptable and resilient emergency physician
- Committed to delivering exemplary patient care
- Interest in contributing to medical education and mentorship
- Open to full-time or part-time opportunities
Compensation
- Fee-for-service compensation model
- Guaranteed income of $366,046 to $403,668 per 1.0 FTE (depending on qualifications) through an APP clinical service contract, prorated for part-time positions
- No physician overhead
Benefits & Incentives
- Flexible scheduling with ample time for vacation
- Retention Premium: 11.48%
- Retention Flat Fee: $17,421
- Relocation Funding: $9,000 (moving within BC), $12,000 (within Canada), or $15,000 (from outside Canada)
- Recruitment Incentive: $15,000, prorated for part-time positions
- RCME funding: $440 for up to 2 years in Trail, $2,640 during 3rd and 4th years, and $4,840 after 4 years, in addition to Doctors of BC CME funds
- May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA)