Role and Facility Information
Community Inpatient Physician, Penticton, BC
Join a collaborative, well-supported inpatient team in Penticton, BC, delivering care through a structured and sustainable model.
• 1. Model: 6 family medicine lines per day, providing daytime inpatient care
• 2. Schedule: Week-long rotations (7 days), 8hr shifts covering 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility in the number of weeks worked annually per physician.
• 3. Call: Shared Doctor of the Day (overnight call, distributed across the group)
• 4. Compensation: Pooled billing model with competitive hourly earnings and predictable income
The Community Inpatient Services (CIS) program is physician-led, with a high degree of autonomy in clinical and operational decision-making. The South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice and the SOS Health Care Society provide administrative and coordination support to enable a sustainable, team-based model.
The CIS team is a highly collaborative group, with a strong culture of peer support and shared problem-solving. It is well-suited to physicians early in practice who value mentorship and team-based care, as well as experienced providers looking to join a stable and collegial inpatient team.
A small amount of community-based family practice must be maintained to support billing eligibility requirements, with flexibility in how this is arranged.
Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Penticton offers an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to lakes, mountains, and a vibrant community.
Ideal for physicians seeking a balanced inpatient role with flexibility and strong team support.
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Terms
Compensation
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Salary
- Estimated Remuneration
- $200/hour for 8 hours shifts, which would be $1600.00/day or $11,200.00/ week.
Benefits and Incentives
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Other Benefits/Incentives
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• Regular CME delivered by the PRH Medical Staff Association + the Division of Family Practice • Teaching opportunities with UBC Okanagan South Family Medicine Residency program • Supportive and innovative Division of Family Practice
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