Hospitalist
Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by HealthMatch BC
Status: Open
Site Type: Hospital
Type of Position: Locum
Date Range: Jan 13, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Hours of Work: On day shifts, you'll care for 15-18 patients during your 9-hour shift from 0800 to 1700. On nights, you'll be on-site for 8 hours, then provide overnight call from home.
On Call: While you're on-site during hospital hours, you'll receive provincial APP rates. When you're on overnight call from home, your income will be derived from MOCAP funding, with the option to use FFS billing if called in to assess patients.
Qualifications, Education and Skills RequisitesCurrent College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
FLEXIBILITY IN PRACTICE: EXPLORE VERNON, BC
Find paradise in Vernon, where the sun shines bright, the lakes sparkle like diamonds, and the rolling hills stretch as far as the eye can see.
Experience the idyllic lakeside lifestyle in Vernon, where Okanagan Lake's crystal-clear waters shimmer like a diamond, offering endless opportunities for boating, swimming, and sun-soaked beach days. Just south of the city, Kalamalka Lake's lush green hues provide an exquisite setting for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Our mild climate lets you golf year-round, with some of the best golf courses in Canada nearby. Predator Ridge Resort offers two championship courses that'll challenge even the most skilled golfers.
In winter, imagine waking up to fresh powder and blue skies at SilverStar Mountain Resort. Whether you're a seasoned skier or snowboarder or just starting out, with an annual snowfall of 700 cm, you'll have plenty of opportunities to shred the slopes.
Getting to Vernon couldn't be easier, with Kelowna International Airport just 25 minutes away. Come for a locum and experience the endless adventures that each season brings.
YOUR LOCUM PATH IN HOSPITALIST MEDICINE
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the North Okanagan while extending compassionate patient care.
Providing locum support to our team at VJH, you'll collaborate with a range of specialized departments, including Anesthesia, General Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Urology, and Oncology. Our hospital appreciates a devoted team of caring allied healthcare professionals who are always here to support you on-site.
Caring for acutely ill individuals and their loved ones is a key aspect of what we do here, highlighting the need for your remarkable clinical and communication skills. We promote a vibrant work culture that's rooted in our core values: efficiency, adaptability, integrity, humour, and harmony.
AT THE HEART OF CARE: VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITALVernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is a 196-bed facility and a beacon of healthcare excellence in Vernon, British Columbia. Serving as the primary hospital in the North Okanagan region, VJH provides comprehensive acute care along with advanced medical services and technology.
The hospital's future looks even brighter with the planned construction of a 44 single-occupancy room psychiatric unit by 2029. Nearly 1,800 dedicated personnel cater to approximately 93,720 individuals, including those from First Nations and Métis communities.
STEP IN, STAND OUT: MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A LOCUMOur current locum exception policy has you covered for travel and accommodation costs (within reason, of course!) That way, you can relax and focus on what you do best-providing excellent care.
Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement
Estimated Remuneration: You'll be compensated on the APP clinical service contract's hourly rate of $187.38, plus MOCAP level 2.
Vernon is a small, charming city with year-round cultural events, festivals, and celebrations. Whether it's with a morning on the greens or an evening on the lake, this is a place where you can enjoy work-life balance.