Physician Opportunities
The Central Okanagan Division membership was surveyed to better understand the needs of our local physicians and their clinics. We gathered information on when physicians are considering retirement from their practices.
Current Opportunities
This information is now kept by the Division and can be shared with physicians looking for opportunities. Please connect with us via email to inquire regarding positions in the Central Okanagan
- 30 clinics have expressed interest in splitting or adding a GP (immediately and within 2-4 years)
- Most clinics in the Central Okanagan are looking for locum relief through the year.
Open Opportunities:
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Strathcona Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) IHA 8308 Hiring for 0.5 FTE of clinical time (2 days of booked clinic time and 0.5 days of Telehealth per week)
Strathcona Medical Clinic is a general family practice consisting of 8 physicians, each working 0.5 FTE of in clinic and telehealth time (i.e. 4 full-time physician equivalents in clinic). Each physician works within a dyad, with the in-clinic schedule mirroring that of their practice partner. For the past 3 years we have had a “rotating locum” working with us who provides a guaranteed 1 week of coverage approximately every 2.5 months (lots of negotiations and trades available, and if you do not want a week off there is always someone willing to take it instead!). There is generally excellent cross coverage from other practitioners in urgent situations and also as pre-arranged coverage agreements. We also have a few locums in the community who regularly cover within our clinic.
We do a substantial amount of the maternity care and hospital deliveries at Kelowna General Hospital. Prenatal and intrapartum care is necessary as part of this practice. The call is scheduled as approximately 1 in 8, 24 hour shifts, with 48h over the weekend from Friday to Sunday evenings. In addition to our clinic and call coverage there are many other opportunities in the community and many of the physicians in the clinic work in a variety of capacities including as preceptors for UBC medical students and Family Practice Residents, doing surgical assisting, and as part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). We have one full time RN working in the clinic. The clinic is in a beautiful neighbourhood and conveniently located, which is immediately behind Kelowna General Hospital and directly across from Strathcona park and beach. There are a total of 10 exam rooms, large reception, a common physician office space, kitchen/lunch room, and medical processing/autoclave area. The building is newly constructed in 2017 and has a lower level storage room for secure bicycle storage and shower room. There is the locally owned Abbott Street Cafe on the main level and a pharmacy. We are looking for one physician to join into a 0.5 FTE practice plus primary care obstetrical call. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 9-4pm of booked appointments, option to book until 5pm some days. |
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Pandosy Village Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) IHA 8189 Dr. Leanne Armstrong is pleased to announce the opening of a Public/Private Family Practice at the newly built Sopa Square in the desirable area of Pandosy Village. With a spa like atmosphere, the clinic is built with patient and physician comfort in mind, with five large examination rooms, quartz countertops, and naturally lit, kitchen, work, and lounge area for physicians. The clinic will provide full MSP benefits with the addition of services not considered benefits under MSP such as booking privileges, snowbird, and executive medicals, cosmetic lesion removals etc. If you are familiar with MedAccess, a people person, and want to work smarter, not longer hours ensuring that your patients get the care they need and want in a luxury atmosphere. |
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PRIME Medical – (Kelowna) – IHA 7743 & 8190 PRIME is an integrated fitness, health, nutrition and rehabilitation center, recruiting full and part time primary care physicians for our new multi-disciplinary, five-story building, which started June 2019. Our 5,600 sq. ft. clinic consists of 14 private treatment rooms, 3 private offices, a board room and staff room. More information can be seen on our website: https://primekelowna.ca/medical-facility Our facility is comprised of: Athletic and public Gym, Physiotherapy, Sports medicine, Occupational health and rehabilitation, Disability management, Kinesiology, Primary Care Physicians, Pain Clinic with guided injection suits, Pharmacy, Allied health and medical specialties such as: Psychiatry, Clinical councilors and more. |
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Kingsfoil Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) – IHA 7764 Drs Davidson and Thomson are actively seeking a new associate to take over permanently at the KMC. The KMC currently provides comprehensive, office based, longitudinal family practice care to the people of Kelowna and surrounds. Dr Davidson also provides care to opioid dependent individuals. We do not do obstetrics and we have associate hospital privileges which means our patients are taken care of by our hospitalist program when admitted to hospital. This is a well-established, well known and respected family practice with a robust patient base. We are available for after-hours call via telephone between 1-2 weeks per year as we are part of a large call group. This offer would be ideal for a relatively new MD who is comfortable and qualified to deal with the full spectrum of medical, surgical, paediatric, gynaecological and psychiatric cases typical of a full service family practice. This MD would value working hard while at work but with significant opportunity for recreational pursuits when not working. Drs Davidson and Thomson are active and involved in a variety of activities including: mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, cross country skiing and back country skiing. The usual work week is 3 half days and one full day which means a long week-end every weekend. The MD’s at the KMC strive to work hard and play hard while providing top notch care to the people of the Central Okanagan. |
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Hillside Medical Clinic (Kelowna) – IHA 8191 Hillside is currently looking for 1 physician to join our growing team as we expand our operations. Kelowna is located in the heart of the Okanagan and is surrounded by beautiful lakes, pristine vineyards and orchards and is ideally situated just 10 minutes from Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. World class skiing, mountain biking, wineries and beaches are all just outside your front door. This opportunity will offer a combination of walk-in and family practice, with the ability to explore other areas of interest. Work hours are flexible with no on-call duties. EMR is OSCAR. Pharmacy on-site. We provide all operational and administrative support (including RN's on staff) with low overhead costs (72/28 split on the first $300k in gross billings, 75/25 thereafter). Family practice is well supported by specialists at Kelowna General Hospital and Vernon Jubilee Hospital. |
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Lakeshore Medical Centre – Kelowna IHA 8186 A family practice and walk-in clinic and prides itself on providing patients with quality, accessible medical care. This is achieved by creating a comfortable, conveniently located and efficiently run office. Patients are ensured a service they can depend on. Our clinic is situated inside the Real Canadian Superstore convenient to an adjacent, accessible pharmacy, plenty of parking and an updated and modern facility. We are an EMR clinic with a state of the art computer and scanning system. Our facility is designed to provide a comfortable environment. |
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Rutland Medical – Dr. Joshua Nordine (Kelowna) - IHA 8703 Seeking 1 Family physician to join our Family Practice Team. Flexible hours available. Our clinic, located in Kelowna, is physician owned and newly renovated. EMR is fully implemented and there is full administrative support and billing support. Very positive working environment with excellent staff. OB and/or hospital privileges optional. |
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Rutland Medical – Dr. Lawrence Wiebe (Kelowna) - IHA 8702 Seeking 3 Full-time Family physicians to join our Family Practice Team. Hours are flexible. Our clinic, located in Kelowna, is physician owned and newly renovated. We are open to discussing several practice and payment models, including lease and self-management of the clinic space (room for 3 full-time doctors) or we manage and discuss either a percentage split on billings or a monthly flat rate for overhead coverage. This model would include an EMR that is fully implemented, HR, administrative support and billing support. Our clinic has a very positive working environment with excellent staff. OB and/or hospital privileges optional. |
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LakePoint Medical Clinic – Dr. Peter Warren (West Kelowna) – IHA 8704 Group clinic built in 2018, 2 physicians currently working, walk-in and family practice clinic, Oscar EMR, looking for an additional 1 full-time physician. Please check https://www.lakepointmedical.ca for more details. |
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West Side Medical - Dr. Toye Oyelese (West Kelowna) - IHA 8192 Group Clinic, 10 Physicians currently working, EMR (Med Access), this clinic has recently moved to a brand new building. Physician has his own website recruitment webpage (https://westsidemedicalassociates.ca/recruitment.html/page4.html) Looking for 3-4 full time physicians. |
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West Kelowna Walk-in – (West Kelowna) – IHA 8705 Seeking full-time physicians to join a family physician clinic with walk-in. New Med-Access EMR implemented. |
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Lake Country Opportunity – (Lake Country) IHA 8193 Turtle Bay Medical is currently looking for a full-time Family Physician to join our growing team as we expand our operations. We are a group of 20+ Physicians working out of 3 clean, modern and ideally situated facilities. Kelowna is located in the heart of the Okanagan and is surrounded by beautiful lakes, mountains, and pristine vineyards and orchards. World class skiing, mountain biking, wineries and beaches are all just outside your front door. This opportunity will offer a combination of walk-in and family practice during evening and weekend shifts and will be based out of our Turtle Bay location. No on-call duties and we provide the freedom to explore other areas of interest. EMR is OSCAR. Pharmacy on-site. We provide all operational and administrative support (including RN's on staff) with low overhead costs. Family practice is well supported by specialists at Kelowna General Hospital and Vernon Jubilee Hospital. |
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Group One Medical Opportunity – (Kelowna) IHA 8194 Group One is currently looking for a full-time Family Physician to join our growing team as we expand our operations. We are a group of 20+ Physicians working out of 3 clean, modern and ideally situated facilities. Kelowna is located in the heart of the Okanagan and is surrounded by beautiful lakes, mountains, and pristine vineyards and orchards. World class skiing, mountain biking, wineries and beaches are all just outside your front door. This opportunity will offer a combination of walk-in and family practice during evening and weekend shifts and will be based out of our Turtle Bay location. No on-call duties and we provide the freedom to explore other areas of interest. EMR is OSCAR. Pharmacy on-site. We provide all operational and administrative support (including RN's on staff) with low overhead costs. Family practice is well supported by specialists at Kelowna General Hospital and Vernon Jubilee Hospital |
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Evolve Allied Health Clinic Opportunity – (Kelowna) IHA 8198 Evolve Allied Health is currently looking for a full-time, dedicated locum doctor to join our growing team as we expand our operations. We are a group of 20+ physicians working out of 4 clean, modern and ideally situated facilities where we provide family practice, walk-in, women’s health, mental health, and sports medicine services. Kelowna is located in the heart of the Okanagan and is surrounded by beautiful lakes, mountains, pristine vineyards and orchards. World class skiing, mountain biking, wineries and beaches are all just outside your front door; offering an unparalleled work/life balance.
We are currently seeking a full-time, dedicated locum doctor to provide coverage for our family doctors during planned and unplanned absences. Additionally, this role will assist with walk-in overflow and act as ‘Doctor of The Day’ for physicians who need assistance reducing wait times for their patients. Full-time work is guaranteed.
We provide turn-key operational and administrative support (including RN's on staff ) with low overhead costs. No overhead during vacation or sick time. Limited on-call duties and we provide the freedom to explore other areas of interest. EMR’s are OSCAR and Med Access. Pharmacy on-site at all locations. Family practice is well supported by specialists within the organization and at nearby Kelowna General Hospital and Vernon Jubilee Hospital. |
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Beachside Health – Peachland (IHA-8846) Join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at Beachside Health in the waterfront community of Peachland! We are eager to build a diverse team of professionals who share our passion for patient-centric care. At Beachside Health we know that patients are best served when their care team is focused on their treatment—not administration. We offer turnkey clinic facilities and management, relieving you of administrative burdens so that you can focus on what you do best- patient care. Beachside Health has an incomparable waterfront location in the Okanagan’s loveliest little town of Peachland (not that we’re biased). Step out the clinic doors directly onto Peachland’s promenade and kilometres of waterfront pathways. Outdoor adventures, champagne powder, endless vineyards, long days at the lake—there’s a reason the Okanagan is Canada’s favourite playground! Only 30 minutes from Kelowna and within catchment area of excellent public schools! With 10 spacious and bright treatment rooms as well as dedicated physician office space, Beachside Health is the ideal place to grow your practice while prioritizing work/life balance. |
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EB Medical Clinic – Kelowna (IHA-8895) We are a looking for Family Physicians who are excellent team players to join our growing team of Family Physicians in our two-site Family Practice clinics in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Our clinics provide excellent resources and a work environment that is very supportive and offers great work-life balance. Our overhead split is very competitive and attractive at 80/20% to 75/25% split depending on the income bracket. |
Physician Opportunities – Updated: February 24, 2023
