Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice

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:

Dr. John Dawson - (Kelowna) IHA 9503

Full-time solo family physician retiring from practice December 2024 in search of a physician to take over clinic and patient panel, mentoring available if needed. Located just minutes from downtown Kelowna, British Columbia.

Healthwise Family Practice is a well-established medical clinic that has been providing comprehensive primary care services to the community for many years. This practice is currently supported by the PCN program and has a 0.8 FTE Registered Nurse that works out of the clinic and supports connections to the PCNs other valuable support programs such as pharmacists, social workers, psychologist, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and dietitians.  Healthwise is located on a bus route and has plenty of free parking for patients, staff have access to the underground heated garage. Along with a great central location this practice is adjacent to a pharmacy. The practice includes 2 exam rooms, a large personal office for the physician, and a shared procedure room.  TELUS Med Access is currently used on site and office overhead expenses are split with another physician on site 50/50, rent is extremely favorable. The clinic subleases from the attached pharmacy and has a separate entrance for patient use.

 

Rutland Community Clinic - (Kelowna) IHA-9369 

Join our Team at the Rutland Community Clinic, where we are dedicated to nurturing trust in healthcare and levelling the playing field for underserved communities through our team-based care approach.  

Our mission is to provide accessible primary care services to underserved communities and to support Women's Health in Rutland. We believe in inclusivity, empowerment, advocacy, transformation, safety, adaptability, connection, and striving for change. As a Team member, you will play a vital role in promoting these values and making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in this diverse community. 

At the Clinic, you will have the opportunity to work with our Team serving a diverse patient population and contribute to creating a healthcare system that is inclusive, safe and equitable. We are looking for compassionate individuals who share these values to join our Team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare in Rutland and creating a more inclusive society, we encourage you to apply. 

 

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 kilometers of waterfront pathways. Outdoor adventures, champagne powder, endless vineyards, long days at the lake—there’s a reason the Okanagan is Canada’s favorite 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. 

We make it easy! Patient Engagement, Billing, Facility Operations, Administrative Support, Human Resources. 75/25 Split. EMR is the new Telus platform – Collaborative Health Record (CHR). Let’s chat about how we can support your practice!
 

West Side Medical - Dr. Toye Oyelese (West Kelowna) - IHA 9291

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://www.wsmed.ca/recruitment.html/page4.html Looking for 3-4 full time physicians.   

West Kelowna Walk-in – (West Kelowna) – IHA 8705 & 9302

Seeking full-time physicians to join a family physician clinic with walk-in. New Med-Access EMR implemented. 
 

Pandosy Village Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) - IHA 9309

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.
 

Kingsfoil Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) – IHA 8921 & 9311

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. 
 

Evolve Allied Health - Springfield Locum - (Kelowna) - IHA-9045

Kelowna, BC — Evolve Allied Health is currently looking for ongoing family physician and obstetric locums to join us at our Springfield location. Who are we? Evolve Allied Health is a private health care provider based in Kelowna, BC. Our team of 40+ physicians and specialists provide family practice, walk-in, mental health, women’s health, obstetrics, physiatry and sports medicine services out of 4 conveniently located, modern facilities in the Kelowna area. Our unique practice model offers an unparalleled work/life balance so you can enjoy all that life in the Okanagan has to offer.

Clinic details - Springfield: our central Kelowna location, is a well established and newly renovated 7800 sq.ft., multidisciplinary facility which houses 12 family doctors, 6 maternity care doctors, a nurse-in-practice and 2 PCN nurses. The clinic is ideally located near many of Kelowna’s most appealing neighborhoods and is only a 5-minute drive to Kelowna General Hospital. This clinic does not offer walk-in services.

Practice details: due to the size of this location, we have ongoing, consistent locum-coverage needs. The ideal candidate will be able to support both the family doctors and maternity care doctors, however we are open to those who wish to support one or the other. We provide comprehensive operational and administrative support (including RN's on staff) with flexible overhead options for locums under the FFS and LFP funding models. No overhead during vacation or sick time and a flexible work schedule.

At Evolve, you will be joining a team of collegial professionals who truly value their peers and the services they provide their patients. Our mission is to provide physicians with the Value and Flexibility essential to a healthy work/life balance.

Eligible applicants must be in good standing with the CCFP, the CPSBC and have current CMPA coverage; or be eligible for and willing to undergo the credentialing process if from out of province/country. 

 

Lakeshore Medical Centre – (Kelowna) - IHA 9307

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. 
 

Rutland Medical – Dr. Joshua Nordine (Kelowna) - IHA 8703 & 9301

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. 
 

EB Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) - IHA 9243, 9244, 9245, 9246

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.
 

Turtle Bay Medical – (Lake Country) - IHA 9267

Evolve Allied Health is currently looking for full and part-time family physicians to join us at our Lake Country, BC location. Who are we? Evolve Allied Health is a private health care provider based in Kelowna, BC. Our team of 40+ physicians and specialists provide family practice, walk-in, mental health, women’s health, obstetrics, physiatry and sports medicine services out of 4 conveniently located, modern facilities in the Kelowna area. Our unique practice model offers an unparalleled work/life balance so you can enjoy all that life in the Okanagan has to offer.

Clinic details - Turtle Bay Medical: located in Lake Country, a team of 12 family physicians and a PCN nurse provide family medicine, walk-in and mental health services in this established but modern 6500 sq.ft., multidisciplinary facility. Ideally located only 15 minutes from Kelowna and with many desirable neighborhoods in close proximity. Turtle Bay is well-supported by hospitals in both Vernon and Kelowna and has a pharmacy on-site.

Practice details: as a family doctor, your practice will be well-supported by patient intake from within the organization and from the community at large. We have turnkey patient panel opportunities available as well. We provide comprehensive operational and administrative support (including RN's on staff) with flexible overhead options for the FFS, NTP and LFP funding models. No overhead during vacation or sick time and a flexible work schedule.

At Evolve, you will be joining a team of collegial professionals who truly value their peers and the services they provide their patients. Our mission is to provide physicians with the Value and Flexibility essential to a healthy work/life balance.

Eligible applicants must be in good standing with the CCFP, the CPSBC and have current CMPA coverage; or be eligible for and willing to undergo the credentialing process if from out of province/country.

Medicare Clinic – (Kelowna) – IHA-9489

Seeking a full-time physician to join a Medical Clinic in Kelowna.  Clinic has a Pharmacy located within and in a newly renovated space. Clinic is centrally located within Kelowna. No walk-ins at this time but can be arranged if desired. Hours of operation are flexible but typically 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and stat holidays. Clinic will be part of the PCN-team based care. Plenty of patient parking spots. Fully implemented EMR (Med Access) and transitioning to CHR-EMR. MOA support is available. Overhead is very low and competitive. Positive friendly working environment, free underground staff parking. Start date is flexible. To encourage great work-life balance there is no after-hours other than covering each other for Long Term Care patients, Hospice patients and clinic patients as needed and arranged.
 

Compensation supported: Fee-for Service or New LFP payment model
 

Jack Nathan Medical – (Kelowna locum) – IHA 9488

Are you a caring and compassionate physician looking for an exciting opportunity to work in the beautiful Okanagan region of British Columbia? Our dynamic family practice in Kelowna is seeking a locum doctor to join our team.

As a family physician at our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and provide comprehensive care that focuses on the whole person, not just their symptoms. We prioritize a holistic approach to healthcare and encourage patients to take an active role in their own wellbeing.

At the Jack Nathan Health Medical Centre located inside Walmart in Kelowna, our practice is conveniently situated in the heart of the Okanagan, known for its stunning natural beauty and thriving community. With a flexible schedule, you will have the opportunity to explore all that the region has to offer, from hiking and biking in the mountains to sampling the region's world-renowned wines.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering personalized care to our patients. Our panel of patients is well-managed with a focus on addressing root causes and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.

If you are a physician looking for a fulfilling and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and help us make a positive impact on the health and wellness of our community.

Mountain Valley Medical – (Kelowna) - IHA-9218

Kelowna is a great place to practice Family Medicine, raise a family, and enjoy an active outdoor Okanagan lifestyle. This growing urban centre has an airport 20 minutes from downtown, UBC-O learning sites around the city, multiple colleges, and year-round recreational choices that are abundant, and easily accessible.

Our area offers a range of additional practice areas to supplement a clinic practice including Long Term Care facilities, Hospitalist and Antenatal clinic shifts, etc. Teaching and mentoring of Family Practice Residents is available through our local Residency Program. We have a very supportive Division of Family Practice team that assists clinics.

This clinic opportunity is at a newer clinic in the heart of downtown Kelowna, on the corner of Ellis Street and Hwy 97 inside the Pharmasave. We currently have 2 FT physicians, a PCN nurse on site and 2 great MOA staff, and we are looking for 1 more physician to join our team.  EMR is Med-Access, very low overhead, and great patients.

Medliv Medical and Aesthetics Clinic – (Kelowna) - IHA-9216

Kelowna is a great place to practice Family Medicine, raise a family, and enjoy an active outdoor Okanagan lifestyle. This growing urban centre has an airport 20 minutes from downtown, UBC-O learning sites around the city, multiple colleges, and year-round recreational choices that are abundant, and easily accessible.

Our area offers a range of additional practice areas to supplement a clinic practice including Long Term Care facilities, Hospitalist and Antenatal clinic shifts, etc. Teaching and mentoring of Family Practice Residents is available through our local Residency Program. We have a very supportive Division of Family Practice team that assists clinics.

This new clinic opportunity is located in the heart of the Rutland area, on HWY 33, next to the Pharmasave. We are looking for 2 full-time physicians to join this newly renovated family practice clinic. This clinic boasts a professionally designed space with 2 large offices, 4 exam rooms and a large kitchen area.  EMR is Med-Access, 80/20 split. 
 

Strathcona Medical Clinic – (Kelowna) IHA 9372

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 neighborhood 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/lunchroom, 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. 

Strathcona Medical Clinic – Locum  (Kelowna)  IHA 9338

We are looking for a long-term rotating locum for Strathcona Medical Clinic. 

Our clinic is a general family practice plus maternity care 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 rotates between practices, covering each doctor for 1-2 weeks at a time (2.5 clinic days per week).  Time off for the locum is worked into the schedule as needed.  We are looking for a replacement for our long-term locum who has retired. 

We do a substantial amount of the maternity care and hospital deliveries at Kelowna General Hospital.  A high level of comfort with clinical prenatal visits is essential.  Call coverage for intrapartum care in the hospital is not essential but an asset and regular call shift (approximately 1 in 8) would be available.  In addition to our clinic and call coverage there are many other opportunities in the community and for example 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 neighborhood 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/lunchroom, 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.  Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 9-4pm of booked appointments, option to book until 5pm some days.  There is the locally owned Abbott Street Cafe on the main level and a pharmacy. 

Healthy Essentials Clinic (Lake Country) IHA-9497

Physician will conduct an initial detailed consultation and see patients for follow-ups for their mental health needs. Treatment is supported by specialist physicians and allied health on-site. We are seeking a physician interested in mental health and working in a team-based care environment. Physician is remunerated through both MSP payments and the Healthy Essentials clinic. MYLE EMR used on-site and online booking available if desired.

 

Physician Opportunities – Updated: September 19, 2023