Internal Medicine

About the role

Are you ready to become an integral part of our dynamic healthcare team at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital as a dedicated rheumatologist? Here, your expertise can have a profound impact on those battling rheumatic diseases. We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled rheumatologist to deliver expert care to individuals with various rheumatologic conditions. You’ll assume a pivotal role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a diverse range of rheumatic ailments, ensuring that patients receive the utmost quality of care.

In the past, two local internists provided this service. With the area’s expansion, there’s now a growing need for a dedicated rheumatologist. As we embrace this new phase, the responsibilities of the practice are flexible, and your unique interests and priorities can influence the practice’s direction. The current team of internists, who have been delivering rheumatology services to the community, will offer strong support to ensure a seamless transition and promote a cooperative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients dealing with a spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, and gout.
• Conduct detailed patient assessments, including meticulous reviews of medical histories and thorough physical examinations, to formulate precise diagnoses.
• Design and implement comprehensive treatment strategies encompassing medication management, lifestyle adjustments, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Interpret relevant diagnostic tests, such as imaging and laboratory analyses, to guide informed decision-making in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including fellow specialists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, to provide holistic patient care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, providing explanations of diagnoses, discussing treatment options, and presenting disease management strategies in an empathetic and understandable way.
• Mentor students and residents as KBRH serves as a community training site for the UBC medical school.

About Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

With a steadfast commitment to the health and wellness of the 85,000 residents across the region, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) guarantees personalized and comprehensive care for each member of our community. Our capabilities extend from providing round-the-clock emergency and trauma care to specialized units for intensive care, acute medical conditions, renal dialysis, and neonatal intensive care. This means we’re equipped to handle the most critical demands with precision and compassion, ensuring no need goes unmet.

The expertise of our dedicated specialists encompasses areas like ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry, urology, general surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, neurology, oncology, and internal medicine. Their knowledge and skills make them the cornerstone of our healthcare services and patient outcomes.

Central to our mission is the 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART), which highlights our role as the regional hub, offering expert care to critically ill and injured patients. This underscores our position as the key healthcare facility in the region, ready and equipped to tackle high-acuity cases with skill and care.

Benefits and incentives

• Vacation leave with flexible scheduling for ample time to recharge and unwind.
• Eligibility for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including:
  • Retention Premium: 11.48%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $17,790
• Relocation funding available:
  • $9,000 if moving within BC
  • $12,000 within Canada
  • $15,000 from outside Canada
• Recruitment incentive: $15,000, prorated for physicians working less than full time.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support through RCME:
  • $600 for up to 2 years in Trail
  • $3,600 during the 3rd and 4th year
  • $6,600 after 4 years
• Access to Doctors of BC CME funds.

Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.

Compensation

• Compensation type: Fee-for-service
• Estimated remuneration for a full-time rheumatologist in Trail: between $250,000 and $450,000
• Physician overhead applies if launching a private practice.