Role and Facility Information
Locum coverage needed for Dr. Gurpreet (Gary) Sandhar's practice while he is away.
Terms
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Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Jun 15 2026 to Jun 19 2026
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00
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No
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
5 Physicians, 1 Specialist, Office staff.
Local Resources
Lab at the local hospital, xray, home care services, outreach, acupuncture, and massage.
Emergency Framework
Emergency department at Boundary Hospital, BC ambulance, heli pad, medi vac service through small airport.
Call Expectations
No call shifts expected.
CME Schedule
No information specified.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
All types of specialists are available through referral: cardiology, pediatrics, ortho, and gyne.
EMR Information
EMR System
Profile through Intrahealth
What training is provided for the EMR System
On the job with staff (MOA) at the start of locum.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Individual host GP.
Orientation
Host GP.
Social Involvement
Great aquatic centre, gym, local arena that offers adult hockey and skating, art gallery, wine/beer tastings, meet the artists evenings, local theatre group, sports groups such as volleyball, basketball.
Clinic Policy
Standard opiate contract. OAT clinic in town.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Contact Locums for Rural BC at travel@locumsruralbc.ca for accommodation options.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly via Air Canada Jazz to Castlegar.
Car rentals are available from Enterprise and Budget. Snow tires required Oct -April, Only one taxi in town, community transit bus.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save on foods, No Frills. Great independent butcher.
Community Centre
Pool, golfing, hiking, skateboard park, aquatic centre.
Other Closest Amenities
CIBC, Grand Forks BEEM Credit Union, ATM, Chinese food, local cafés, specialty bakeries, post office, government agent, local notary.