Role and Facility Information
General Surgeon needed for 3 months full time with opportunity for longer or future locum coverage. Please note there is a full office/elective hospital closure July 24-Aug 10 with call locum coverage already secured.
Terms
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Jun 29 2026 to Oct 01 2026
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Monday-Thursday: clinic has one 5 hour day(after ACU), and two 3 hour days(after endoscopy). no clinic on OR days. Friday phone clinics negotiable, but not required. Clinic is located approx 500 meters off hospital property.
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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every other week 0700 monday-0700 monday (July 24-Aug 10 closed for summer break with locum coverage already secured)
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Currently 2 full time surgeons, 1 finishing June 26. 3 long-standing office staff who handle appointments, bookings, billing and much more. We are a tight knit group looking for someone wanting to spend their summer working and playing in paradise.
Local Resources
Lab, x-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound.
Emergency Framework
No information specified.
Call Expectations
week on week off (some flexibility for special occasions)
CME Schedule
No information specified.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
No information specified.
EMR Information
EMR System
Accuro and Cerner
What training is provided for the EMR System
Cerner modules
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
https://www.qathethealthaccommodations.com/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20qathet!&text=Our%20standard%20accommodation%20rate%20is,physician%20and%20nurse%20practitioner%20locums
Divisions of family practice has an apartment adjacent to the hospital available through application. Or reach out to Kaity or Kellie at our clinic, we are happy to help.
Car rental is available in limited quantities through Budget at the airport by phone only, call (604) 485-4131
Orientation
No information specified.
Social Involvement
No information specified.
Clinic Policy
No information specified.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
To ensure full reimbursement, contact the Locums office to assist with all travel arrangements, based on the government accommodations rate. For more information, email travel@locumsruralbc.ca or call 1-877-357-4757.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
It's accessible by ferry from Vancouver Island, or from Earl's Cove while driving up from Gibsons or Sechelt via Horseshoe
Powell River Airport is another way to get to the city.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Major cities facilities.
Community Centre
Golf club, climbing wall, swimming pool and outdoor activities.
Other Closest Amenities
Major cities facilities.