Infectious Disease Specialist at Interior Health Authority

Practice Details:

We are seeking a locum Infectious Diseases physician to provide parental leave coverage for the Infectious Diseases program at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, British Columbia. The anticipated duration of the locum is 6 months to 1 year, with a target start date of July 2026. Both start and end dates are flexible, and work commitments may range from 0.5 to 1.0 FTE, depending on the applicantâ€s availability and interests. Physicians interested in shorter-term or partial locum experiences are also encouraged to apply.

The Infectious Diseases program at RIH consists of a collegial group of four physicians practicing in a community-based tertiary referral hospital. Clinical work includes a mix of inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic practice, serving a diverse patient population with a broad range of Infectious Diseases presentations. There is no overhead associated with the position. Call responsibilities include occasional evenings and weekends (approximately 1 in 6), with telephone call coverage for Interior Health.

Physicians work closely with a supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team, including a dedicated pharmacist, nursing staff, and administrative support, contributing to a collaborative and well-supported practice environment.
This is a contract position with a fixed hourly rate, supplemented by Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) payments. The locum physician will be required to shadow bill.

Qualifications:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Doctorate in Medicine
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: Call responsibilities include occasional evenings and weekends (approximately 1 in 6), with telephone call coverage for Interior Health.

Compensation:

Estimated Gross Income

This is a contract position with a fixed hourly rate, supplemented by Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) payments

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC);Doctorate in Medicine;Eligible for licensure with CPSBC;Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory