Role and Facility Information
Flexible for either Dec 1-11 or Dec 22-31 to cover for absent physician in a one-in-three arrangement. Each physician covers practice and low-volume ER for approx 10 days per month. Second, resident physician will be in town and in office part-time covering a separate vacant NP practice. willing to assist if busy, give advice etc. also some willingness to take call for a day or two if locum has been busy and needs a rest (unusual )
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Dec 01 2022 to Dec 31 2022
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Mon to Fri 0900-1200, 1300-1700
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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On-call for the duration of the locum- current ER hours 0800-2000hr. May have reverted to 24 hour ER by this time.
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
2 physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, office staff.
Local Resources
On site lab and xray several mornings/week. istat after hours and some x-ray call back availability. PT, OT, and mental health have weekly hours on site. Full time HCCN on site.
Emergency Framework
24/7 ER with on site RN, one trauma bed, 2 holding beds. Ambulance services located in same building. Typically 2-10 ER visits per day. Varies by season.
Call Expectations
1 in 2 ( relatively low volume- 2-8 per day typically)
CME Schedule
UBC and IH Video CME available
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Gen Surg, Ortho, Urology, Plastics, OB/Gyn, Ophth, Int Med/ICU in Trail. Int Med, OB/Gyn, Ophth, Peds in Nelson. Telehealth capability on site.
EMR Information
EMR System
Intrahealth Profile
What training is provided for the EMR System
Interior Health provides a formal package and informal mentoring from resident physician available also.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Resident physician will welcome you, show you the nearby apartment.
Orientation
Provided by resident physician who will tour the facility with you and answer any questions.
Social Involvement
Excellent recreational activities in area with many staff willing to show you the trails, lend you a kayak etc..
Clinic Policy
No information specified
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Suite apartment, queen bed, full kitchen, bathroom with shower, with wi-fi, satellite TV on hospital property provided.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly by Air Canada Jazz to Castlegar Airport.
Car rentals are available at the airport
Note that flight cancellations are frequent in winter due to visibility.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
New Market Foods. Mon-Sun: 8 am - 6 pm. Distance: 1km.
Community Centre
Outdoors activities.
Other Closest Amenities
Restaurants, Kootenay's Savings credit union, cafes, liquor store, post office in village. World class skiing, mountain biking, water sports. Active little arts community.