Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 12.32% Retention Flat Fee $19,092 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-15,000 Recruitment Incentive $15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: max of $4,840.00 /year after 4 years in practice Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. · Full-time
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- May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 12.32% Retention Flat Fee $19,092 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-15,000 Recruitment Incentive $15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: max of $4,840.00 /year after 4 years in practice Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.
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Role and Facility Information
Williams Lake is in BC’s Central Interior Region, otherwise known as the Cariboo Chilcotin Region, and is famous for the annual Williams Lake Stampede. There is a population of approximately 35,000 in Williams Lake and surrounding areas with a total population of 62,000 for the Cariboo Regional District. A vast array of lakes, rivers and hiking and biking trails, makes Williams Lake and the surrounding area a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to camp, fish, hunt and play during the summer months while winter months bring the enjoyment of snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing for the winter months. Williams Lake has something for everyone.
Cariboo Memorial is under renovation with planned completion of 2026! The CMH redevelopment project includes an addition to the existing hospital as well as renovations to the existing facility. The addition will add 25 in-patient beds for a total of 53, a new emergency department and mental-health unit.
Currently, CMH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in Williams Lake with 28 inpatient beds. CMH hospital offers ER, OR, Med-Surg, and Obstetrical units. Lab and diagnostic imaging and outpatient Hemodialysis Unit are operated on-site.
Deni House is adjacent to CMH, embodies a resident centered philosophy designed to help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life. Deni House has 13 private and 5 3-bed rooms. Nine of the beds are designated as short stay including 2 palliative beds, and ALCP’s (2beds).
Practice Description
Come join the collegial Anesthesia team in Williams Lake!
**Permanent and Locum opportunities are available**
In this community you can practice GP Anesthesia 1-5 days a week, with 1:4 or 1:5 nights of call/weekends depending on the department size. We work in a stimulating environment ensuring we maintain our skills. We support General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dental procedures and visiting Orthopedic Surgeons, primarily focusing on knee and hip replacements. The community is currently recruiting a local Orthopedic Surgeon.
Experience would be an asset but we have the capacity to mentor new graduates. The successful applicants can expect to have a highly collaborative and interactive medical setting as well as the opportunity to educate medical students and family practice residence. There is an opportunity to have a part time Family Practice office, an ER practice, join our local Longterm Care Group or GP oncology group.
If you have an interest in a limited scope Interventional Chronic Pain service, dependent on training, it can be accommodated.
Williams Lake has all amenities, including a local college, an airport, and a variety of fitness and outdoor opportunities.
Service providers are remunerated through a highly competitive Alternative Payment Plan and MOCAP contract.
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration Competitive
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 12.32% Retention Flat Fee $19,092 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-15,000 Recruitment Incentive $15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: max of $4,840.00 /year after 4 years in practice Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.
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Williams Lake is in BC’s Central Interior Region, otherwise known as the Cariboo Chilcotin Region, and is famous for the annual Williams Lake Stampede. There is a population of approximately 35,000 in Williams Lake and surrounding areas with a total population of 62,000 for the Cariboo Regional District. A vast array of lakes, rivers and hiking and biking trails, makes Williams Lake and the surrounding area a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to camp, fish, hunt and play during the summer months while winter months bring the enjoyment of snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing for the winter months. Williams Lake has something for everyone.
Cariboo Memorial is under renovation with planned completion of 2026! The CMH redevelopment project includes an addition to the existing hospital as well as renovations to the existing facility. The addition will add 25 in-patient beds for a total of 53, a new emergency department and mental-health unit.
Currently, CMH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in Williams Lake with 28 inpatient beds. CMH hospital offers ER, OR, Med-Surg, and Obstetrical units. Lab and diagnostic imaging and outpatient Hemodialysis Unit are operated on-site.
Deni House is adjacent to CMH, embodies a resident centered philosophy designed to help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life. Deni House has 13 private and 5 3-bed rooms. Nine of the beds are designated as short stay including 2 palliative beds, and ALCP’s (2beds).
Practice Description
Come join the collegial Anesthesia team in Williams Lake!
**Permanent and Locum opportunities are available**
In this community you can practice GP Anesthesia 1-5 days a week, with 1:4 or 1:5 nights of call/weekends depending on the department size. We work in a stimulating environment ensuring we maintain our skills. We support General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dental procedures and visiting Orthopedic Surgeons, primarily focusing on knee and hip replacements. The community is currently recruiting a local Orthopedic Surgeon.
Experience would be an asset but we have the capacity to mentor new graduates. The successful applicants can expect to have a highly collaborative and interactive medical setting as well as the opportunity to educate medical students and family practice residence. There is an opportunity to have a part time Family Practice office, an ER practice, join our local Longterm Care Group or GP oncology group.
If you have an interest in a limited scope Interventional Chronic Pain service, dependent on training, it can be accommodated.
Williams Lake has all amenities, including a local college, an airport, and a variety of fitness and outdoor opportunities.
Service providers are remunerated through a highly competitive Alternative Payment Plan and MOCAP contract.
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration Competitive
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 12.32% Retention Flat Fee $19,092 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-15,000 Recruitment Incentive $15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: max of $4,840.00 /year after 4 years in practice Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.
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Responsibilities
Provide general anesthesia services for surgical and procedural care, including general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, dental procedures, and visiting orthopedic surgery. Participate in call coverage and may also contribute to family practice, emergency medicine, long-term care, oncology, chronic pain services, and medical education.
Requirements
The posting seeks a physician able to practice general anesthesia; prior experience is an asset, but mentorship is available for new graduates. Training is needed for any limited-scope interventional chronic pain work, and applicants should be prepared to participate in departmental call coverage.
Skills
- General Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dental Anesthesia
- Orthopedic Anesthesia
- Knee and Hip Replacement Support
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
- Long-Term Care
- Oncology
- Chronic Pain Management
- Medical Education
- Interventional Pain Procedures
- Collaborative Practice
Benefits
- Retention Premium
- Retention Flat Fee
- Relocation Funding
- Recruitment Incentive
- Rural Continuing Medical Education Funding
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- General Practitioner
- Family Practitioner
- General Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Community Hospital
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dental Procedures
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Emergency Department
- Family Practice
- Long-Term Care
- Oncology
- Chronic Pain Management
- Interventional Pain Service
- Medical Student Education
- Resident Education
- Call Coverage
- Rural Subsidiary Agreement
- Rural Retention Premium
- Continuing Medical Education
- Physician Leadership Development