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:

Join our dynamic healthcare team in Smithers! We are seeking Family Physicians for permanent and locum opportunities.

Explore diverse career paths with the option to engage in emergency medicine, obstetrics, addictions, or pain medicine in addition to primary care. We enthusiastically welcome new grads, providing a supportive environment to grow and thrive in your medical career.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: --

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)