Role and Facility Information

Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, BC

Permanent Family Physician with Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS)
Contact: Dr. Kimberley Allan and Dr. Adriana Mejia-French

Exciting Family Physician with Obstetrical Surgical skills position in Fernie, BC!

Fernie is a vibrant community in the southern Interior of BC that offers an adventure-filled lifestyle and strong community connections. On the traditional, ancestral lands of the Ktunaxa people and surrounded by mountain beauty, Fernie is the place for outdoor enthusiasts, offering world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The town’s natural beauty also attracts artists and professionals who are passionate about mountain life. Fernie offers a balanced and active lifestyle right from your front door.


We invite a family physician trained in OSS to join our call group, the Fernie Medical Community and Elk Valley Hospital, a close-knit and multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care. Our small team is built on collaboration, support, and a commitment to our community's health. We understand the importance of work-life balance and a flexible schedule.
We currently function surgically with one enhanced surgical-skilled physician, and one obstetrical surgical skills physician. We are seeking a third surgical call provider. Call volume is 1 in 3 however, we often assist each other on cases and strive to provide a supportive environment for our physicians.

Our low risk maternity group practice (6 physicians, 1 midwife) shares maternity call as well as prenatal and postnatal office care.

Skills required: CCFP with a certificate of added competency (CAC) in obstetrical surgical skills.
Additional opportunities include family medicine practice paid through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model, and emergency shifts - compensated under the new Alternative Payments Subsidiary Agreement (APSA) contract.

Start Date: Immediate availability

We invite you to visit Fernie. Contact us to discuss locum opportunities and then become a valued part of our dedicated obstetrics healthcare team, make an impact on patient care, and experience the unique lifestyle Fernie has to offer.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

Please inquire

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

Retention Premium

15.54%

Retention Flat Fee

$24,083

Relocation Funding Available

$9-15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$20,000

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