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Physician - Infectious Disease at Northern Health Authority
Prince George, British Columbia |
Job ID: 7557 |
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The Department of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia is seeking an Infectious Diseases Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be working alongside an existing Infectious Disease Specialist providing consultation for hospital inpatient and outpatient ambulatory clinic. There are opportunities to participate in the Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) clinic, wound care clinic, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), outreach and telemedicine as well as teaching opportunities. The Internal Medicine Department is currently in the final stages of organizing the inpatient care module around a strong General Internal Medicine (GIM) service supported by IM subspecialties including Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will be required to participate in on-call Internal Medicine rotation, 1/7 or less, and teaching on the Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU). The University Hospital for Northern British Columbia serves both the immediate population of Prince George (approx. 80,000) and is a referral centre for outlying communities (total population approx. 400,000). It is the main teaching centre for medical students in the Northern Medical Program and provides teaching for University of British Columbia residents in several specialties. The Department of Internal Medicine currently has 20 members, 13 of whom cover Internal Medicine. There are sub-specialties including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Respirology, Neurology, Dermatology, Rheumatology and Endocrinology. It provides many specialty services including dialysis, endoscopic ultrasound, bronchoscopy, echocardiography (including transesophageal) with potential to develop new services. There is a fully equipped Intensive Care Unit which operates as a Closed Unit for physician staffing and involves many of the Internists. The BC Cancer Centre for the North is situated on the hospital site and includes radiation and medical oncology services. The ongoing development as a regional and teaching centre makes this an exciting time to join the medical community in Prince George. Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern BC, servicing an approx. rural population of 400,000 over an area of 600,000 square kilometers. Affordable housing, short commutes, a vibrant arts & culture community, and outstanding recreational opportunities make Prince George a desirable community to call home. A paradise for outdoor recreation; mountain If rewarding professional opportunities and outstanding lifestyle are your priority, we look forward to hearing from you soon! UHNBC Last Mirrored Application Process |
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Summary
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| Specialty |
Physician - Infectious Disease
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| Region |
British Columbia
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| Employment Type |
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| Tagline |
Infectious Disease Specialist
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| Call Frequency |
1:7
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| Start Date |
2020-07-01
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Remuneration
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$500,000 +/-
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| Vacation / CME Leave |
Yes
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| Additional Benefits |
Retention Premium: 12.6%
Retention Flat Fee: $12,668.40 Recruitment Incentive: $15,000 Relocation Inventive: $9,000 - $15,000* *$15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC. ** This incentive is not available to physicians moving from a community within BC where a Recruitment and Retention agreement currently exists ** |
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Qualification Requirements
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In order to be eligible for licensure in BC, your postgraduate training must meet the requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Post graduate training must be obtained from an accredited and approved training program in a jurisdiction sanctioned by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Please refer to the attached PDF for a listing of those countries: http://www.royalcollege.ca/portal/page/portal/rc/common/documents/credentials/jurisdictions_e.html
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Institution / Community Information
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| Institution Name |
Northern Health Authority
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| Street Address 1 |
299 Victoria St
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| Street Address 2 |
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| City / Town |
Prince George
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| Country |
Canada
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| Postal / Zip Code |
V2L 5B8
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| Institution Description |
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| Institution Size (Beds) |
151+
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unspecified
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Geographic location may be approximate
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Contact for Applicants
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Medical Staff Recruitment
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Edited on 2020-05-12
