General Internal Medicine specialist
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Job Description
About Company
The company is Interior Health, operating through the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, British Columbia. It is described as a supportive community setting that offers endless lifestyle opportunities, encouraging a “live, work, and play where others only vacation” environment. The hospital is associated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), serving as a home site for ICC medical students and family practice residents, and hosting visiting UBC IM Fellows. Interior Health also provides leadership development opportunities through its NAVIG8 Program.
Job Description, Detailed
This is a fantastic opportunity for a General Internal Medicine specialist to join the team at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Role Title: General Internal Medicine specialist.
• Team Structure: Join an existing group of 6 local internists.
• Scope of Practice: The ideal candidate will be a true general internist with comfort and skill in both inpatient and outpatient internal medicine. The team can likely accommodate a variety of skills and competencies.
• Key Services/Duties of the Internal Medicine Group:
• Provide 24/7 IM call coverage (separate from ICU coverage).
• Conduct cardiac risk stratification with Exercise Stress Tests (ESTs) and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MIBIs).
• Offer urgent IM access through the Rapid Access IM Clinic, located within the hospital.
• Perform separate outpatient office work.
• On-call duties generally involve daytime hours.
• Include inpatient consults at KBRH.
• Provide phone support for surrounding communities.
• Operate primarily as a consulting service, with minimal Most Responsible Physician (MRP) duties, supported by a robust and skilled hospitalist service.
• On-call Requirements: Approximately 1:4 to 1:5 frequency.
• Critical Care: Critical care services are covered separately and are not part of this position.
• Teaching Obligations: An expectation of the position due to the hospital’s association with UBC (hosting ICC medical students, family practice residents, and visiting UBC IM Fellows).
• Candidate Profile: The team is excited to add passionate and hardworking new graduates or experienced candidates.
• Pre-requisite for Offer: A locum or elective at the site is required prior to a job offer, to ensure a good fit for both the candidate and the team.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service.
• Estimated Remuneration: Between $300,000 and $400,000 annually, plus MOCAP level 1 and cardio-diagnostics.
• Potential Additional Remuneration (in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA)):
• Retention Premium: 11.48%.
• Retention Flat Fee: $17,791.
• Relocation Funding: Available, ranging from $9,000 to $15,000 based on the move location.
• Recruitment Incentive: $15,000.
• Rural CME (Continuing Medical Education):
• Up to 2 years: $600.
• In 3rd & 4th year: $3,600.
• After 4 years: $6,600.
• *Note: Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of the offer.*
