Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

About the role

Discover Oliver, BC – “Wine Capital of Canada.” Located in the stunning South Okanagan Valley, surrounded by orchards, vineyards and mountains, 21 km north of the US border (Osoyoos) and 42 km south of Penticton, BC. Access to fresh, local produce from numerous fruit and vegetable stands. A hub for outdoor recreation including water sports (windsurfing, canoeing, fishing), cycling, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Vibrant, multicultural community with a thriving arts and music scene and a charming storybook-style downtown core.

Facility information

South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) is a Level 1 Community Hospital serving approximately 22,000 people in Oliver, Osoyoos, Okanagan Falls and surrounding areas. It features a 24/7 Emergency Department with 18 inpatient beds, outpatient ambulatory care, acute care and allied health services including pharmacy, X-ray and lab. Most urgent referrals are made to Penticton Regional Hospital Emergency Department.

Opportunities

• Two Emergency Department physician positions available
• Supportive and collegial team of Family Practice, Family Practice–Emergency Medicine and CCFP (Emergency Medicine) physicians
• CCFP-EM/FP-EM not required but welcomed
• Flexible overlapping shift coverage:
  • Winter: 0700–1500, 1300–2000, 1900–0700
  • Summer: Daytime shifts extended by one hour to meet seasonal demand
• Locum opportunities available to visit the area before making a permanent decision
• Leadership development opportunities available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program
• Active collaboration with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program; opportunity to mentor Family Practice residents
• Additional opportunities to broaden scope of practice within the medical community

Compensation

• Compensation type: Clinical Service Contract
• Estimated remuneration:
  • EMEMGP: $366,046 per 1.0 FTE
  • EMEMSP: $403,668 per 1.0 FTE
• Physician overhead: Please enquire

Benefits and incentives

• May be eligible for additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including:
  • Retention Premium: 4.73%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $7,322
  • Relocation funding: $9,000–$15,000
  • Recruitment Incentive: $10,000
• Other rural incentives subject to change; current rates confirmed at time of offer