RGPLP - General Practitioner needed for Cascade Medical Centre

Role and Facility Information

Locum needed to cover a busy, but well organized practice.

This will also include covering acute care patients and long term care patients

Terms

Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend

Coverage Information

Coverage Dates

Dec 16 2024 to Dec 20 2024
Regular Scheduled Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
Yes No
On-Call Date(s) / Hours
TBA

About the Clinic

Clinic Description

Clinic Composition

We are currently staffed with 4 GP's as well as a full complement of medical office assistants. Our clinic is running 7 exam rooms.

Local Resources

PGH contains lab, x-ray, physiotherapy, emergency services, social work, mental health counselor, community care nursing and public health. Patients also have access to Community Paramedicine, a Community Support worker and physio.

Emergency Framework

24/7 ER at PGH which is attached to the clinic. BCAS station located across the parking lot.

Call Expectations

ER call rotations are 1:5 with rotating weekends. Shifts are 24 hours from 8am to 8am the following day.

CME Schedule

No formal CME schedule. Locums included automatically in any CME opportunities during their stay.

Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information

MH counselors, Social worker 3/days a week, IH physio on site at hospital (attached to clinic)

EMR Information

EMR System

Med Access

What training is provided for the EMR System

Orientation with clinic staff and Med Access Tutorials if needed.

Level of Support/Care and Policy

Welcoming Procedures

The locum physician is greeted by clinic staff and given orientation as well as a site tour and introduction to all the practitioners in the clinic. New locums to Princeton receive a welcome basket with fresh produce, baked goods and several offers/gift certificates for local services presented by the mayor or council on the first day.

Orientation

Clinic staff schedule time to orientate the locum on clinic processes and the EMR,. Orientation takes place in the clinic staff room.

Social Involvement

We often find out the interests of our locums and then assist them in the logistics of the activity (ie directions, getting in touch with a local to guide or take the locum out). The town of Princeton and community members provides a welcome basket to all new locums to the community which often contains gift certificates at times to local services/recreation opportunities, homemade preserves or pastries and fruit from the local Save-On Foods.

Clinic Policy

Opioid agreements in place for chronic pain patients

Accommodation and Transportation

The clinic does provide accommodation.

Accommodation Description

Apartment close by the hospital with kitchen, wifi and onsite laundry. There are local suites that can accommodate physicians in addition to the hotels in the community. Canada's Best Value and The Sandmann Inn offer kitchenette rooms at gov rate.

Most Convenient Mode of Transportation

Personal vehicle is the optimal mode of transportation, however there is a taxi and community bus available.

Closest Amenities

Grocery Store

Save On Foods

Community Centre

None

Other Closest Amenities

CIBC and Valley First Credit Union

Restaurants: Princeton offers many different types of cuisine, including: Japanese, Italian, Greek, Chinese and of course Western cuisine. Library, post office, hardware and gift stores, coffee shops