Role and Facility Information

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Otolaryngologist to join our dynamic team in Terrace, BC. As a key member of our medical staff, you will be providing essential care to a catchment area of approximately 86,000 people.

Currently ENT services are being provided by visiting specialists. At full capacity, Terrace will have 2 local ENT surgeons. There is ample OR time in Terrace, and additional OR time in the surrounding communities. There will be a requirement to travel intermittently to these communities.

The new Mills Memorial Hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, is under construction and is expected to open in January 2025. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a new era in healthcare delivery.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development.

Surround yourself by the stunning coastal mountain range and lush ancient rainforest just minutes away from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the mild winters, back and cross country skiing, heli-skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, indoor and outdoor skating, ice-fishing and an evening soak in the local hot springs. In the summer, go golfing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the pristine lakes and of course, the world-class Salmon fishing. Keep an eye out for a rare white Kermode or “spirit” bear. In the evening, relax in one of the many pubs, restaurants or the local brewery, or go dancing and see local musicians perform, or maybe attend one of the art, musical or comedian shows. Go local and shop at the Northwest biggest farmer’s market. Feeling creative? Then, audition and act at the local theatre. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home – reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

Terrace is a vibrant, entrepreneurial and friendly community with a medical catchment area of 31,000 and a total catchment area of 86,000, clean air, affordable life and housing. Historically a forestry industry, Terrace has grown into a regional service town with government and educational social services as the biggest employers as well as strong presence of construction, trades, transportation and growth in manufacturing and tourism. There are three secondary and six elementary schools, one long-distance education and one French emersion, a Northwest Community College campus and a University of British Columbia campus.

Terrace is home to Mills Memorial Hospital, a fully accredited 44 bed, acute care facility, with an average of 24,700 ER visits per year. The state of the art, 560 million dollar New Mills Memorial Hospital will be completed by the end of 2024 affording expanded logistics, space and integrated trauma and elective service delivery potential.

Current available programs and services include:

10 Bed Psychiatric Unit

Cancer Care Unit providing systemic therapy, diagnosis and staging and palliative care support

NW Breast Cancer Centre

Nuclear Medicine Department with SPECT/CT

HSDA Renal Dialysis Unit

Daycare Surgery

Bone Marrow Biopsy Program

Bronchoscopy

Labour and Delivery Unit

Well Womens' Clinic including comprehensive peri-natal services

Pediatric Comprehensive Services Centre

Minor Surgery Program

3 Surgical Suites

Endoscopy Suite

5 Bed ICU

Visiting Specialist Centre

MRI/CT/Echocardiography/DI Biopsy

Stereotactic Core Breast Biopsy

What is truly unique about your practice in Terrace is the exceptional specialist support including:

General Surgery - 4

Internal Medicine - 7 (2 on-site and 5 rotating from Lower Mainland)

Anesthesiology - 4

Gynecology - 4

Urology

Otolaryngology

Radiology

Psychiatry

Ophthalmology

GP Oncology, GP Obstetrics (with C-section Capabilities)

Pediatrics

Plastic surgery including hand and tendon repair

Pathology

Visiting Neurology, ENT, Rheumatology, BCCH Pediatrics, Electrophysiology, Dermatology, Nephrology, and Internal Medicine

Ancillary Services Include:

2 Respiratory Technicians

Cardiovascular Technician

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

6-8 weeks annually, including CME

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

Retention Premium

18.48%

Retention Flat Fee

$28,045

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000-15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$20,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Relocation: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.

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