Role and Facility Information
24 hour on-call (Level 1 MOCAP) Internal Medicine coverage. The usual rotation is Monday to Monday, but there is flexibility to accommodate schedules and travel. Responsible for ER consults, ward consults and MRP coverage of 3 bed High Acuity Unit. Full breadth of Internal Medicine with no local sub-specialists, but good support from nearby hospitals. There will be 1-2 mornings of outpatient stress tests. Responsible for cardio-diagostics including ECG and Holter reading. Possible to book additional outpatient consults if requested. Estimate and average of 3-4 hospital consults/day.
Hospital has largely run by GPs. There is a 24/7 ER, General Surgery, a very robust radiology department. This is an excellent and supportive medical community.
Terms
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Mar 24 2025 to Sep 01 2025
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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N/A
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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Continuous (24h/d) on-call Internal Medicine coverage
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
No information specified.
Local Resources
Lab, x-ray, CT, mammography, echocardiography, ultrasound.
Emergency Framework
Ambulance, including air ambulance services
Call Expectations
24/7 call coverage for the duration of the locum
CME Schedule
No information specified.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
No information specified.
EMR Information
EMR System
No information specified
What training is provided for the EMR System
No information specified.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Please contact Desiree (Desiree.Webber@interiorhealth.ca) for information regarding and orientation package (computer and dictation access, ID card, etc). She is also able to help with accommodation if necessary.
Orientation
Callum Reid or one of the local internists will provide you with an orientation to the hospital.
Social Involvement
No information specified.
Clinic Policy
No information specified.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Accommodation and car rental, if required, will be the responsibility of the Host physician or Health Authority for all “C” and “D” communities on the RSA Communities Designation list. LRBC will reimburse for travel to and from the locum community
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly to Kelowna International airport.
Car rentals available.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Major cities facilities.
Community Centre
Ice arena, soccer fields, baseball fields, an aquatic facility, a bowling alley, and gyms.
Other Closest Amenities
Major cities facilities.