Neurology

About the role

As a neurologist at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, you’ll deliver patient care and help strengthen neurology services for the community. In this role, you’ll combine office-based practice with working alongside other specialists, providing inpatient and clinic care for patients across the Kootenay Boundary region. You’ll also have access to diagnostic tools, including MRI, EEG, and EMG to support your practice.

With support from the acute stroke service in Kelowna, you’ll work as part of a network that provides coordinated care across the region, including Nelson, Castlegar, Grand Forks, and Arrow Lakes. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your practice around your interests, whether in movement disorders, seizures, or general neurology. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop services such as a TIA clinic to support regional care. You’ll have opportunities to teach and mentor through the UBC Faculty of Medicine and residency programs, integrating clinical teaching into your schedule alongside patient care.

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.

Transitioning from emergency to specialized care, the expertise of our dedicated specialists encompasses areas such as neurology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry, urology, general surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, 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.

Compensation

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service

• Estimated Remuneration: Annual billings of $300,000–$500,000 can be expected for a full-time commitment, based on a combination of hospital-based and community practice. Actual income will vary depending on clinical activity and call participation.

Benefits and Incentives

• May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
  • Retention Premium: 11.48%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $17,791
• Relocation Funding Available:
  • Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC
  • $12,000 for moves within Canada
  • $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada

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

• Recruitment Incentive: $15,000, prorated for physicians working less than full time
• Other Benefits/Incentives: With RCME, you’ll be eligible to receive $600 for up to 2 years in Trail, $3,600 during your 3rd and 4th year, and $6,600 after 4 years. Please note that incentives are subject to change and that current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.