RGPLP - General Practitioner needed for Elkford Medical Clinic

Role and Facility Information

Flexible, Oct 6-10 or would consider Oct 8-12 or 5 days spread over 2 weeks that include 8-10. UPCC is open weekends but no expectations to work the weekend (could also do a weekend assignment plus the 5 days on either end to extend)

Terms

Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend

Coverage Information

Coverage Dates - Flexible

Oct 06 2025 to Oct 10 2025
Regular Scheduled Office Hours
Flexible, Oct 6-10 or would consider Oct 8-12 or 5 days spread over 2 weeks that include 8-10. UPCC is open weekends but no expectations to work the weekend.
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About the Clinic

Clinic Description

Clinic Composition

2 part time MDs, 1 part time NP. MOAs and Nursing support.

Local Resources

Lab, x-ray, pharmacy, physio, social workers, mental heath, public health, home nursing.

Emergency Framework

NO ER services. Clinic and urgent care only.

Call Expectations

NO ER COVERAGE. No Call.

Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information

All types of specialists are available, diabetic nurse educator.

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, Central Mountain Air 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.