Role and Facility Information

Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, on the banks of the Columbia River, the West Kootenay communities of Trail and Rossland await. Enjoy breathtaking vistas year round, powder skiing at Red Mountain Resort, biking along mountain trails and bountiful fishing, all only minutes away. As a hotbed for technology, research and development, these Kootenay mountain towns provide innovative industry and lifestyle. Offering a safe, welcoming community atmosphere, affordable real estate, and outstanding recreational facilities, Trail and Rossland are wonderful locations to raise a family. Make Trail or Rossland your home and live where you work and play!

Practice Details:

The KBRH ICU group is currently recruiting for a part-time/full-time Critical Care position, 9-14 weeks per year. We are a 7-bed unit that functions both as a full-service ICU as well as HAU/CCU. We are currently provide a week of coverage at a time, with two nights cross covered per week.

The successful applicant is expected to:
• Provide 24/7 coverage for 9-14 weeks per year, evenly spaced throughout the year. During coverage, it is required to be in close proximity to the hospital at all times.
• Permanently relocate full-time to the West Kootenay region, to encourage participation in a regular cross coverage schedule and contribute to medical staff and community. Must reside within 30 minutes of KBRH while on ICU call.
• Teach medical students and residents during their ICU rotations.
• Participate in administrative work and quality improvement projects, to continuously improve the quality of our ICU.
• Potentially be able to provide additional services to the region, depending on their base specialty. There are currently openings in general internal medicine, and ED.
The application period will be open until June 1, 2026.

The West Kootenay region offers unparalleled outdoor recreation, including world class alpine and Nordic skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and golf. The area has excellent public anglophone and francophone schools and a very friendly and welcoming community.
As part of KBRH’s affiliation with UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, teaching opportunities are available.

Leadership development opportunities are available through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program.

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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

11.48%

Retention Flat Fee

$17,791

Relocation Funding Available

$For a full-time position, we offer up to $9,000 in assistance for moves within BC, up to $12,000 for moves from elsewhere in Canada, and up to $15,000 for moves from outside Canada.

Recruitment Incentive

$15,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

*Relocation incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer. The above numbers are based on a full-time position and may be prorated for physicians working less than full time. Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.

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