RSLP - Pediatrics Specialist needed for East Kootenay Regional Hospital

Role and Facility Information

Seeking short term and flexible locum coverage for a few days up to 10 days to cover vacation and vacancy. Call responsibilities at hospital include coverage of 2 bed pediatrics ward, deliveries 34 weeks +, and consults to the ER. We are a regional site serving outside hospitals and urgent care centres. Call is from home and is typically low volume, but it can be variable. Local Pediatricians will be in town to support you if needed. There are plenty of downhill and xc skiing opportunities and it is a wonderful place to spend a winter break with your family. Specific dates that would include pediatrician's house for accommodation during January 9-15th inclusive and Feb 12th - 17th, 2026. Otherwise accommodation is provided at RLSP rate. Compensation is RSLP ($2150/day) + level 1 MOCAP.

Terms

Coverage Information

Coverage Dates - Flexible

Jan 09 2025 to Jan 16 2025
Regular Scheduled Office Hours
8:30am to 4pm
Yes Yes
On-Call Date(s) / Hours
on call dates are flexible

About the Clinic

Clinic Description

Clinic Composition

office of 5 pediatricians and 3 moa's

Local Resources

Emergency department, X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, MRI and most specialty physicians.

Emergency Framework

Ambulance including Air Ambulance services.

Call Expectations

Day call 8am to 4 pm. Evening call is 4pm to 8am. Weekend call is 8am friday to 8am monday

CME Schedule

No information specified

Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information

most specialties are available, if not access to BCCH and ACH for phone support

EMR Information

EMR System

Accuro

What training is provided for the EMR System

can be arranged with EMR or clinic staff is well versed as well as colleagues.

Level of Support/Care and Policy

Welcoming Procedures

Dependent on arrival. During work hours will see Candace Conroy MAA at the EKRH for tour and pass. Clinic manager can provide cell number for assistance and will greet at the office in the morning.

Orientation

Same as above

Social Involvement

Many options available

Clinic Policy

N/A

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

Fly via Air Canada and Pacific Coastal Airlines to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, or drive.

Closest Amenities

Grocery Store

Major city amenities.

Community Centre

No information specified

Other Closest Amenities

Major city amenities.