Neurology

In the heart of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, Trail is surrounded by crystal-clear lakes and lush forests that are home to a variety of wildlife. Together with nearby Rossland, these two towns provide abundant opportunities to raise families, forge lasting friendships within the community, and get involved locally. Here, you’ll find a fulfilling career and an extraordinary lifestyle that nourishes your soul.

Winter adventures become a part of your everyday life; that’s the life you can have when you live near Red Mountain Resort, a key destination on British Columbia’s legendary Powder Highway. Imagine gliding through fresh Kootenay snow and soaring down steep slopes, minutes from your own front door. You’ll find endless opportunities for outdoor adventure: hike Sunningdale or Miral Heights for breathtaking views, mountain bike on singletrack trails, kayak or paddleboard on the numerous lakes, or hit the links at Birchbank, Champion Lakes, or Redstone golf courses.

With spectacular landscapes and affordable real estate, Trail and Rossland are perfect for raising families, offering wide open spaces and supportive communities.

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 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, and 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.

About the Facility

Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) is committed to the health and wellness of the 85,000 residents across the region, providing personalized and comprehensive care. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency and trauma care, specialized units for intensive care, acute medical conditions, renal dialysis, and neonatal intensive care.

The hospital’s dedicated specialists cover a wide range of disciplines, including ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry, urology, general surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, neurology, oncology, and internal medicine. KBRH is the regional hub for high-acuity care, supported by the 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART).

Pay

Compensation is fee-for-service with estimated annual billings of $300,000–$500,000 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.

• May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA):
  • Retention Premium: 11.48%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $17,791
• Relocation Funding: Up to $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada.
• Recruitment Incentive: $15,000, prorated for physicians working less than full time.
• Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME): 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.

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