Obstetrics/Gynecology - IHPRH-OBG-2002
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Penticton
Penticton is a vibrant, innovative waterfront city with an approximate population of 33,000 people and has a surrounding medical catchment population of approximately 90,000. Penticton is centrally located along the segment of Highway 97 that has been designated the "Wine Route” of the Okanagan.
Cradled within tree lined mountain slopes, dramatic cliffs, and bordered by two pristine lakes Penticton is a four season destination for vacationers and business travelers alike. The semi-arid desert climate provides more than 2000 hours of sunshine each year to complement the myriad of parks, beaches, and trails that are an important element of Penticton's superb quality of life. Sun seekers can enjoy miles of warm, sandy beaches, water sport enthusiasts will find their every need catered to and cyclists and hikers are spoilt for choice with the endless paths and trails which provide hours of outdoor fun. Winter brings further opportunity for enjoying the outdoors with skiing at the Apex Mountain Resort, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
A newly revitalized downtown where the buildings are designed to blend with the natural environment provides a rich array of shopping, culinary, theatre, casino and night life options.
Forestry and mining remain a crucial component of the regional economy, along with public sector, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. The long-term prospect for industry in the area is one of cautious optimism, with increased opportunities in expanding new markets, value-added wood products and continued improvement in production facilities. Increased demand and new employment opportunities are expected in silviculture and replanting as well as in new forest related restoration work. Drive times to major centers are approximately four and a half hours to Vancouver (391 km), eight hours to Calgary (683 km), and one hour to Kelowna (72 km).
Clinic Details:
  • Penticton Regional Hospital

  • The Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is a 134-bed Acute Care facility in the Okanagan Health Service Area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout this region. Located in Penticton, between Kelowna and Oliver, PRH services the surrounding population of approximately 90,000 people. PRH offers 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services, Acute Services, Ambulatory and Out-patient Clinics, and Diagnostic/Paramedical Services.


    As a regional facility and secondary referral centre for the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley, there are four General Surgeons, two Obstetrics/Gynecology Surgeons, two respirologists, two ENT surgeons, one urologist, one gastroenterologist and a ten-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). PRH also serves as the referral base for hematology/transfusion medicine for the smaller local hospitals in Oliver and Princeton. PRH is the regional base for the 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART) consisting of dedicated critical care transport nurses, and as required, respiratory therapists, who respond to support rural and remote clinicians in the transport and management of critically ill and injured patients.
Practice Details:
  • Penticton Regional Hospital is inviting applications to join their Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Staff. The successful candidates will join a team of three Obstetricians/ Gynecologists to provide a full complement of four. They provide consultative obstetrics to family physicians and midwifes.

    The department also has a surgical operating room. Surgeons at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) are generally given one day of Operating Room (OR) time per week. The group prides itself on collaborative care and is looking for someone who functions well in a team setting, with a strong interest in Consultative Obstetrics, Antepartum/ Intrapartum Care as well as Gynecological Surgery. The successful candidate will participate in the rotation of a paid one in four on-call coverage schedule with 24 hour shifts once a full complement is attained. There will also be teaching opportunities, if desired,with the new Southern Medical Program at UBC Okanagan. PRH generally experiences a yearly birth rate of approximately 600 deliveries. Primary care maternity clinic in Penticton Regional Hospital, therefore, mostly referral only obstetrics. This is a very collegial community of physicians with broad base of 40 specialists who share common values of medical excellence and a balanced lifestyle.
Qualifications:
    • Obstetric experience
    • Surgical experience
    • FRCSC - Mandatory
    • CMPA - Mandatory
    • Current CPSBC Licence - Mandatory
    • ALARM - Desired
    • NRP - Desired
    • FHS - Desired
    • PALS - Desired
Call Schedule:
  • Hours of work: Full Time
  • On call requirements: 1:4
Compensation:
  • Payment Structure:
    • Fee for Service
  • Estimated Gross Income:
    • Approx. $300,000 - 400,000 based on personal desire and workload. On call remuneration approx. $600/day + fee for service.
  • Additional Incentives:
    • Relocation funding available - Max $10K or $15K if 3000km/international with receipts