Nakusp - Saddle Mountain Medical Clinic
THE OPPORTUNITY
Come live and work where others only vacation!
DETAILS
Saddle Mountain Medical Clinic (IHA-9430 & IHA-9530)
Nakusp is seeking up to two Family Physicians for general rural practice. The successful candidate(s) will work with a private clinic group and provide ED/LTC/inpatient services at Arrow Lake Hospital. There is strong collegial support between physicians that allows for work/life balance. Physicians share after-hour coverage through an on-call schedule, working approximately 1:4 schedule. The call demands are very reasonable and it is rare to be called in after 10 p.m. The office is modern with an excellent, friendly staff, including a Social Worker, a Registered Nurse and a Physiotherapist. Our EMR is MedAccess. Our community 24/7 ED has recently had a $2M upgrade and is supported by funding from an excellent auxiliary. Public health, Long Term Care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, mental health, laboratory, and diagnostic services are available in our hospital. We qualify for the Locums for Rural BC program. A turn-key practice is ready for you. Please inquire for your opportunity to practice rural medicine in an outstanding setting.
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
COMMUNITY
Enjoy the stunning vistas of pristine and undeveloped shores, with all the advantages of lake life right from your front porch. Meanwhile, just outside your back door, you’ll have easy access to the untouched backcountry of Valhalla Provincial Park for all the ski touring and hiking you crave.
Nakusp, on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake, has a population of 1,500 and a quaint downtown that features locally-owned shops, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy the local hot springs just outside of town, or the natural setting, hike-in only hot springs only the locals know about, or travel further afield for a soak and spa at Halcyon Hot Springs Resort.
Fish for Rainbow or Bull trout at one of the many angling spots close to Nakusp. Enjoy boating or kayaking or paddle boarding on Arrow Lake. There’s minor hockey at the local arena and golfing with a view at Centennial Golf Course. Join one of the amateur (or expert or elite) categories at the Wildside Enduro bike race, where elite mountain bikers come to Nakusp each year to kick off their summer season.
With pre-school, elementary and secondary schools, as well as a Selkirk College learning centre, Nakusp has educational options available for learners of all ages.
COMPENSATION
Compensation Type: Fee-For-Service
Estimated Yearly Remuneration $300,000+
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES
- Retention Premium: 21.42%
- Annual Retention Fee: $32,506.38
- Relocation Funding Available: up to $9,000 - $15,000
- Recruitment Incentive: $20,000 (for full-time)
Vacation Leave: Negotiable
Billing Split: Competitive
Rural Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.
Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for BC or Canada loan forgiveness programs for those living and working in rural community.