Role and Facility Information

Community Description:

Williams Lake is in BC’s Central Interior Region, otherwise known as the Cariboo Chilcotin Region and is famous for the annual Williams Lake Stampede. There is a population of approximately 35,000 in Williams Lake and surrounding areas with a total population of 62,000 for the Cariboo Regional District. A vast array of lakes, rivers and hiking and biking trails, makes Williams Lake and the surrounding area a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to camp, fish, hunt and play during the summer months while winter months bring the enjoyment of snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing for the winter months. Williams Lake has something for everyone.

Hospital Description:

Cariboo Memorial is under renovation with planned completion of 2026! The CMH redevelopment project includes an addition to the existing hospital as well as renovations to the existing facility. The addition will add 25 in-patient beds for a total of 53, a new emergency department and mental-health unit.

Currently, CMH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in Williams Lake with 28 inpatient beds. CMH hospital offers ER, OR, Med-Surg, and Obstetrical units. Lab and diagnostic imaging and outpatient Hemodialysis Unit are operated on-site.

Practice Description:

Our current OB-GYN team is looking for two full-time OB-GYNs to join our team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. Come for a visit or a locum - we would be happy to welcome you!

Physician services in Williams Lake include Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, and a knowledgeable and experienced group of full-service Family Doctors. We have visiting specialists including Radiology, Ophthalmology and ENT.

There are opportunities to teach and engage with learners of varying disciplines.

We have stunning scenery and access to outdoor adventures, excellent quality of life, reasonable housing prices, and low office overheads.

Experience the peace of mind that comes with an APP contract and Level 1 MOCAP-funded call while enjoying a full scope of practice.

Do not forget to ask about our Rural Incentives as well!

Click here to get a feel for life in Williams Lake: http://physicianintransition.ca/category/williams-lake/

**options to join existing private practices**

**locum opportunities also exist**

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviors and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

** This job posting is for a position covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order and selected applicant(s) must comply with the requirements of the order.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

Retention Premium

12.32%

Retention Flat Fee

$19,092

Relocation Funding Available

$9k-15k

Recruitment Incentive

$15k max

Other Benefits/Incentives

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 loan forgiveness programs.

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