Dawson Creek
Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000.
Practice Details:
Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician with full-scope skills/experience to join a well-established Family Medicine/walk-in clinic and also provide Emergency Room coverage in Dawson Creek. The community has several clinics that work cooperatively.
This practice opportunity could also include:
Maternity
Primary OB
Advanced OB with C-section (if qualified)
Surgical assists
Anesthesia (if qualified)
Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 acute care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Services include:
24/7 emergency
HAU
Medical and surgical in-patient care
Day surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
General surgery
Respiratory therapy
Diabetic education
Primary care
Lab
Medical imaging with CT
Cancer care
Position location: Dawson Creek & District Hospital, 11100 13 St., Dawson Creek BC, V1G 3W8.
Company: Northern Health Authority, located at 230 9900 - 100 Ave. Fort St John BC, V1J 5S7.
Qualifications:
Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
Emergency experience
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired Obstetric Experience - Desired (optional)
Call Schedule:
Hours of work: Regular/Negotiable
On call requirements: Emergency (REEF and MOCAP Level 1 for Emergency)
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income: $350,000
RSA Incentives: $20,000 Signing Bonus + Moving Allowance $9,000 - $15,000.
$35,798.40 Annual Bonus (Flat Fee) + MSP Premium 23.10%.
REEF (Rural Emergency Enhancement Funding) and MOCAP (Medical On Call Availability Program) available on top of MSP billings.
Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) available.
Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available.
Moving allowance available: $15,000 if moving from outside of Canada; $12,000 if moving within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if moving within BC.* (lump sum payment, no receipts required) *Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital:
Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include:
Emergency
ICU
Day Surgery
Respiratory Therapy
Primary Care
Acute Care
Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory
Visiting specialists including:
Urology
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Other facilities in Dawson Creek include:
Dawson Creek Health Unit
Northview Assisted Living Centre
Rotary Manor
Job ID:
D1_00_99_011A
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