Smithers

Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town’s Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12 and Coast Mountain College. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/smithers

Practice Details:

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine specialist (CCFP-EM or RCPSC) to join the medical staff in beautiful Smithers, British Columbia. This opportunity is flexible and will be ideal for someone willing to commit to 0.5 - 1.0 FTE, which is approximately 7-14 shifts per month.

The Emergency Department is currently staffed by a strong group of physicians who also provide additional services in primary care, anesthesia, surgery, OAT, long term care, oncology and more. Shifts are currently scheduled as 08:00-19:00 or 18:00-08:30, however the group will explore moving to 8-hour shifts.

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed acute care facility providing emergency/outpatient, medical, surgical, maternity, and palliative care services, and has one psychiatric observation unit. The facility has approximately 13,600 emergency visits and supports home and community care services, a strong community cancer clinic, and a diverse visiting specialist/surgeon program. It also offers laboratory and radiology (x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, CT scanning), and respiratory therapist services.

Smithers, situated in the heart of the Bulkley Valley, offers everything needed to balance an exciting, rewarding and innovative career at the forefront of change and renewal with unending leisure, recreation and adventure opportunities. Smithers is a welcoming, friendly, artsy, and affordable alpine style community, where old and young feel equally at home. Terrific health care colleagues, and affordable housing surrounded by pristine snow-capped mountains and twin waterfalls makes Smithers a perfect place to practice as a Physician. It is not only visitors who return to stay and find a job opportunity, but also physicians who have grown up in Smithers tend to be “homing pigeons”! That in itself vouches for the integrity of Smithers.

Explore the beauty and activities our stunning valley has to offer in all 4 seasons:

• Smithers Airport is located just 4km from town
• A myriad of backcountry hiking and mountain biking trails
• Endless swimming, canoeing, white water rafting and fishing opportunities at the stunning lakes and rivers nearby
• Numerous galleries, unique little shops and quaint restaurants, artisan breweries, outdoor bakeries and buzzing street cafés
• An inviting yet challenging 18 hole Golf Course
• An indoor heated swimming pool, climbing wall, squash courts, and two ice rinks
• Incredible annual festivals and exhibitions
• The powdery ski runs of Hudson Bay Mountain, just 30 minutes from town, which have been described by some visiting celebrities as ‘the best kept secret” in Canada
• Try ice fishing the lakes hiking, and cross country skiing or snowmobiling
• Countless groups and activities, whatever you're interests including: dance, soccer, volleyball, martial arts, yoga, music lessons
• Several schools, faith communities, as well as Coast Mountain College

We are just waiting to welcome you to our lovely valley and offer our assistance in helping you to relocate, transition and become a treasured member of our vibrant, warm, and outgoing community

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada-Emerg Med (CCFP-EM)
• Or
• Eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
• Emergency experience

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: n/a

Compensation:

Bulkley Valley District Hospital :

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed Acute Care facility, which integrates home and community care into one facility. Some of the services include:
• Emergency/outpatient
• Medical
• Surgical
• Maternity
• Palliative Care
• Psychiatric Observation Unit
• Laboratory
• Pediatric services
• Radiology (X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound)
• Home and Community Care
• Community Cancer Clinic
• Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons

Other health care facilities in Smithers:
• Bulkley Lodge (Long-term care)
• Smithers Community Health (Public Health and Mental Health and Addictions)
• Healthy Living Center (Primary Care, Chronic Disease and
Dietitian Support)