High Priority

RGPLP - General Practitioner needed for Chase Medical Clinic

Role and Facility Information

Family practice in Chase BC. ER coverage is 1 in 4 rotation but not required if locum is wanting office only.

Any 5 days of coverage at a time- dates are flexibile.

Terms

Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend

Coverage Information

Coverage Dates - Flexible

Sep 03 2024 to Dec 31 2024
Regular Scheduled Office Hours
Mon- Fri 8 am - 4 pm
Yes No
On-Call Date(s) / Hours
Mon - Fri 8 am- 4pm

About the Clinic

Clinic Description

Clinic Composition

3 family practitioners, 1 Nurse practitioner, office manager, MOAs, clinical counsellor

Local Resources

Lab, Xray, ECG, home care , public health, immunization clinic, dietician, diabetic nurse educator, adult day center program, mental health counselors, addictions counselor, pharmacy, mammography van, chiropractor, physiotherapy, exercise programs

Emergency Framework

Ambulance including Air Ambulance services.

Call Expectations

1:4 Emergency day coverage only 8am- 4 pm Monday to Friday.

CME Schedule

n/a

Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information

Tertiary center 45 minutes away. Visiting general surgery, and visiting internal medicine specialists. Some videoconferencing of specialists available as well.

EMR Information

EMR System

CHR

What training is provided for the EMR System

1-2 hours orientation with office manager and office staff. Physician orientation for ER and quick reference binder available to locums.

Level of Support/Care and Policy

Welcoming Procedures

Locums are warmly welcomed to our community. They are encouraged to join local events.

Orientation

1-2 hours EMR and clinic orientation with office manager and office staff. Physician orients locum to ER. Quick reference binder available for locum.

Social Involvement

All social events scheduled involve locums who wish to participate. Golf tournaments, corn stock, community parades, Christmas parties, social lunches, potlucks, and more.

Clinic Policy

Policy binder available on site. Narcotics contracts, new patient intake forms and pharmanet consents.

Accommodation and Transportation

The clinic does not provide accommodation.

Accommodation Description

If host physician house is available it is offered to locum. If not available, please contact the LRBC to help you book government rates accommodations.

Most Convenient Mode of Transportation

Fly via Air Canada Jazz, Central Mountain Air and WestJet.

Car rentals via Avis, Hertz and Budget are located at the airport.

Closest Amenities

Grocery Store

2 local grocery stores within the community.

Community Centre

Yes with Gym - Other activities to do include: Curling rink, Pool Hall, Golfing, Hiking, biking, swimming. Go to Quaaout Lodge and have access to gym.

Other Closest Amenities

Credit union and BOM, Pharmacy, post office, Curling Arena, skating arena, summer kids pool, skate park, play grounds, beach access and wharf, boat rentals, hiking, biking, swimming, gym, pool hall, golfing.