Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Subspecialty General

Role and Facility Information

The Cranbrook UPCC has fantastic opportunities for family practice physicians to do short-term locums in beautiful Cranbrook, BC!

As a General Practice Physician locum, you will work with members of the inter-professional care team at the Cranbrook Urgent and Primary Care Clinic (UPCC). This state of the art clinic provides urgent and episodic care to the community of Cranbrook. The UPCC team consists of Family practitioners (FPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurse team lead, primary care registered nurses (RNs), social workers (SWs), Occupational Therapist, Mental Wellness Clinician, medical office assistants (MOAs), and a dedicated operational manager.

You can choose flexible locum dates through July, August and September and we welcome both full time and part time availability. This flexibility allows you to indulge in Cranbrook’s abundant outdoor recreational activities in your time outside of work.


Cranbrook is surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, offering endless hiking, biking and camping opportunities. The many rivers and lakes surrounding Cranbrook are ideal for a day spent on the water, whether that be rafting, paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing. Explore the charming town of Cranbrook and enjoy food trucks, local artisans, farmer’s markets and quaint restaurants.

You have the flexibility to propose your own schedule and add a little vacation into your locum!

We will reimburse transportation costs to and from the community, meals while travelling, accommodation, and in-community transportation (rental care or personal vehicle mileage). Please reach out to us for details.

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.

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

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type
Clinical Service Contract

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation Funding Available
$9,000-15,000
Recruitment Incentive
$20,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
Community Incentives: Rural content Rural Incentives include: Recruitment bonus: $20,000 Relocation: $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location Fee Premium: 14.00% Annual Retention: $21,246 Rural CME: max of $5,720/year after 4 years in practice

Live and work in BC

Cranbrook

Boasting the most sunshine in British Columbia, Cranbrook is a thriving city with an idyllic climate that is perfect for outdoor adventure. Here you can ski, hike or cycle the local trails, play a round of golf; or relax on one of the many lakes only minutes from the city. For more urban pursuits, Cranbrook offers shopping, cafés, sports arenas and a lively arts and cultural community. With Cranbrook’s magnificent scenery, friendly people, and abundant activities, it is a great place to live, work and play.

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