Care and care surgeon

6 days ago


Kelowna, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Practice Details:

Kelowna General Hospital is seeking an Acute Care General Surgeon to join the Division of General Surgery.

Our Division of General Surgery consists of a highly collegial group of 9 General Surgeons who support Complex Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, MIS/Bariatric, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic, Endoscopy and Trauma surgery. Division members share call and resources equitably based on FTE appointment and supports a shared referral model.

The Acute Care Surgery program at KGH is supported by protected daytime OR access 3 days a week and an on-site supported “rapid access†clinic 2 days a week. All Division members participate in ACS call.

A full-time position is being offered and will include Acute Care Surgery (8 weeks minimum) and Trauma (8 weeks minimum). Opportunities for more ACS weeks are available depending on the candidates preferences. The position also offers optional elective OR time outside of ACS responsibilities to ensure a balanced and rewarding practice for the candidate (~1.5 OR days per ACS week). The position does not include endoscopy responsibilities.

Trauma service coverage includes covering the Trauma inpatient service for a week at a time. During this week, the Trauma physician is expected to lead trauma resuscitation as trauma team leader and admit Trauma patients. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide both local and regional Trauma education as well as participate in quality improvement and program building initiatives. 

KGH is a teaching site for the University of British Columbia Southern Medical Program. The candidate will be expected to work with and teach students and residents who also support the ACS service. No research responsibilities are a requirement of the position however such opportunities are available if desired by the candidate.

Locum experience with the Division is an important asset and candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the Division about locum opportunities.
Application Process:

Please send CV including references to Dr. Gareth Eeson (gareth.eeson@interiorhealth.ca)

Qualifications:
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
  • Doctorate in Medicine
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
  • Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
  • Fellowship in Trauma and/or Acute Care Surgery ATLS Certification
Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full Time
On call requirements: TBD

Compensation:Estimated Gross Income

Competitive & MOCAP (Level 1)

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