Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Subspecialty Emergency

Role and Facility Information

Escape to the stunning Creston Valley—located in the southeastern corner of BC. Here, you’ll find breathtaking scenery, a unique micro-climate, and a community known for:

•Agricultural richness and an award-winning farmers’ market
•An internationally recognized apiary, a major brewery, and VQA wineries
•A vibrant arts and artisan scene

Enjoy exceptional work–life balance with endless recreation: Kootenay Lake minutes away, nearby skiing, a state-of-the-art recreation centre, ball diamonds, a destination skateboard park, a scenic and challenging golf course, and a 17,000-acre RAMSAR wildlife management area. Creston is the perfect place to raise a family, start a hobby farm, or simply step off the treadmill and breathe again.

Work in an engaged, supportive medical community!

This position is for the CVH Emergency Department. Opportunities in Creston’s family practice clinics are also available and offer flexibility to create a schedule tailored to you and your family. Clinics work together to support the Creston Valley Hospital (CVH)—a 20-bed acute care facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and two long-term care homes.

What you can expect:

•Approximately 1:11 emergency call
•Collegial, supportive peers
•Opportunities for physicians with Emergency Medicine experience
•Access to GP Surgery/Anesthesia/Low-Risk Obstetrics, inpatient care, and Dialysis
•Local diagnostics: lab, imaging, and ultrasound
•Allied support: pharmacy, dietary, physio, OT, and more

Enhanced skills in obstetrics welcomed (but not required)

Build a practice you love—in a place you’ll love even more.

Apply today and live where others only vacation! It’s better here!

Request Info

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration
$300,000-$400,000 based on a 1.0 FTE

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave
As requested within group practice
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
16.66%
Retention Flat Fee
$25,818
Relocation Funding Available
$9,000-$15,000 based on current location
Recruitment Incentive
$20,000
Request Info

Live and work in BC

Creston

The peaceful community of Creston is located south of Kootenay Lake, sheltered between the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. Those who call Creston home enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures thanks to these mountains. This great town takes pride in its many local artisans skilled in areas such as blacksmithing, pottery, quilting, and painting, hosting annual events to display their creations.

Similar Jobs in the region