General Surgeon

Role and Facility Information

Salmon Arm

Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm the economic hub of the Shuswap Lakes region. Panoramic lake views, rolling farmland and forested mountains attract visitors from around the world as does Salmon Arm’s wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community. Salmon Arm's economy is a diverse mixture of forestry, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. Come and experience outstanding wilderness scenery, countless recreational activities, and plentiful shops and boutiques; all enriched by a friendly, warm and welcoming community.

Shuswap Lake General Hospital

Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH) is a newly renovated 40-bed, Level 2 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. Located in Salmon Arm, between Kamloops and Revelstoke, the hospital services the surrounding draw population of approximately 37,000 people. This hospital offers a 24-hour new Emergency Department, laboratory and Radiology (X-ray), Surgical Program, Acute Care beds, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Obstetrical Care and Diagnostic Imaging Services. The on-site medical team includes local surgeons, internists, and radiologists. Additional features include two operating rooms, a modern computed tomography (CT), Echocardiography, Level 2 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with three beds, and has visiting clinics that include Orthopedics, Urology and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Internists and Family Physicians hold University of British Columbia (UBC) clinical appointments hosting medical students, residents, and General Internal Medicine (GIM) Fellows. In emergency situations this community and physicians are supported by the High Acuity Response Team (HART).

Practice Details

Are you looking to practice in a welcoming and collegial environment, and well-resourced hospital where the community lifestyle opportunities are endless, this could be the opportunity for you! Enjoy your practice and still have time to savour the beautiful lakeside city and abundance of extracurricular activities with colleagues and family when the work day is done is a small town community.

Excellent opportunity for a General Surgeon to join the team at Salmon Arm (SLH). You will enjoy a busy and exciting practice working with four other General Surgeons and alongside an excellent team of caring allied health professionals. You will be working in both the clinical and hospital setting and three OR and three Endoscopy days per month. As well as the opportunity to be a surgical assist for C-Sections. Candidate must be comfortable to live and settle in a rural setting, ideally plan to stay for long term in the community.

We are excited to add new graduates or experienced candidate to join our team in Salmon Arm. The region offers an abundance of activated. There are opportunities for teaching medical students and residents. Locum opportunities also available.

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Estimated Remuneration Competitive, plus MOCAP level 1

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 11.60% Retention Flat Fee $12,584 Relocation Funding Available $9,000 - $15,000 max. depending on move location Recruitment Incentive $10,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: up to $3,000.00 in 3rd and 4th year, and after 4 years $6,000.00 *Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.* Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.

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