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RGPLP - General Practitioner needed for Elkford Medical Clinic

Role and Facility Information

Looking for 5 day or longer coverage for any period between April 24th to March 31st. UPCC model of service within an IH facility. Scheduled longitudinal appointments as well as episodic/urgent appointments. No overnight call, no in-patients.

Terms

Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend

Coverage Information

Coverage Dates - Flexible

Apr 24 2025 to Mar 31 2026
Regular Scheduled Office Hours
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Flexible
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About the Clinic

Clinic Description

Clinic Composition

2.16 FTE FP/GP positions, 2 Primary Care nurses, 3 office staff, 1 part-time NP (0.8 FTE).

Local Resources

UPCC Team: physio, social worker, Indigenous patient navigator

Partners (Community and PCN) Social work, mental health, public health, home health, diabetic educator, dietician, physiotherapist/ occupational therapist , lab/x-ray

Emergency Framework

Ambulance including Air Ambulance services.

Call Expectations

No call requirements

Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information

Full virtual care support

EMR Information

EMR System

Meditech and Profile

What training is provided for the EMR System

The GP will train the locum or they will set up with IT.

Profile training can be set up with the MOA's providing additional assistance.

Level of Support/Care and Policy

Welcoming Procedures

Locum information binder.

Orientation

Activated swipe cards, hands on with binders and manuals, MOA will provide anything that is needed.

Accommodation and Transportation

The clinic does provide accommodation.

Accommodation Description

Apartments with kitchenette and laundry facilities will be booked by an MOA whenever needed.

Most Convenient Mode of Transportation

Fly via Air Canada, West Jet and Pacific Coastal to Cranbrook.

Car Rentals Budget and Enterprise are located at the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Local bus service throughout Elkford provided by BC Transit.

Closest Amenities

Grocery Store

Kootenay Market - open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Community Centre

Pool, hot tub, sauna, hiking, skiing, arena/skating.

Other Closest Amenities

Bank, restaurants, pub, laundromat.