Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated health care professional seeking a rewarding career in a vibrant and supportive community? Interior Health Authority has some exciting opportunities for Associate Physicians in the beautiful Interior region of British Columbia. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, this region offers an exceptional quality of life. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.



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About the Role

The Associate Physician (AP) will work alongside the Cardiology teams at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), integrating themselves as part of the multidisciplinary team. The Associate Physician will conduct themselves as a Provider working throughout the Cardiology departments within KGH. The AP will support care of inpatients on 2S (Medical Cardiology) and 2W (Surgical Cardiology), The AP will participate within a collaborative team-based model within the Rapid Access Cardiac Evaluation (RACE) Clinic at KGH, overseeing care of outpatients. The AP will support admission orders for patients requiring care post procedure in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab setting. The AP may participate in outpatient Cardiology consultations or encounters that require inpatient admission from ambulatory Cardiology areas and post pacemaker implantation discharge requests from Vascular surgery.

Some Key Duties

Provide Cardiology care in hospital-based outpatient settings and inpatient departments. Participates in patient rounds under the supervision of the attending, along with residents, Nurse Practitioners, students, and other care team members. Provides day to day care of patients. This includes writing orders, requesting consultations, responding to patient care queries, in consultation with the supervisor. Performs history and physical exams with documentation, daily progress notes, discharge summaries. Develops treatment plans for patients under supervision. Follows up on investigations and prescribes treatment under supervision. Communicates and responds to calls from allied health care team staff in a timely manner. Communicates with patients and families and other care providers as appropriate. Participates in quality improvement projects within the Cardiac Program. Performs other duties as required and for which they have been assessed to provide, within terms of employment, and all other statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions. Accountable for participation in all divisional and hospital quality activities as required by the Department Head. Participates in self-evaluation and regular performance reviews, including structured feedback tools as identified by Department Head (Physician 360's, etc.).


Honouring Interior Health's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit).

Education, Training, and Experience

Must be eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship of IHA. For further information on AP licensure, please visit Associate | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (cpsbc.ca)

Skills and Abilities

Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), which may be achieved within the Assessment period and maintained annually thereafter. Knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage common medical problems in the medical and perioperative patient, e.g. chest pain, dyspnea, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, pain control, delirium, etc. Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations such as shock, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, etc. Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of resuscitation. Able to judge situations where discussion and reporting to senior and most responsible physicians is appropriate. Excellent English communication, including with patients, families, and other health care professionals. Computer and written communication skills including order entry, clinical documentation, and ability to review relevant diagnostic information and health history. Ability and comfort in working in a team-based environment. Ability to carry out professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Assessment and Probationary Period

In accordance with CPSBC licensing requirements, these positions are subject to 12-week orientation and assessment period (Probationary Period). Ongoing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Probationary Period, and subject to a six-month and annual reviews. During the 12-week probationary period, the Associate Physicians will undergo assessment and evaluation of their competence to perform the duties in the intended specialty areas under a supervising physician. The evaluation will include assessment of: Basic clinical skills Communication skills The ability and willingness to function as a member of a clinical team. Specialized knowledge and skills applicable to the intended clinical placement Clinical decision-making and the appropriate use of clinical and diagnostic resources Clinical documentation Procedures required to function effectively within the team environment.

Remuneration

The AP is an employee of IHA and will be paid in accordance with the provincial guidelines established by the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) at the pay level of Range 9 following a successful 12-week orientation and assessment period, and receives requisite benefits, including four (4) weeks of paid vacation and extended health, dental, life and disability insurance. During the 12-week assessment and orientation period, the AP will be remunerated at pay level Range 8.



Range 8: $88,990 - $127,923



Range 9: $106,026 - $152,143