Emergency Medicine Physician – Full‑time & Locum Opportunities

About the role

Kelowna General Hospital is seeking board‑certified Emergency Medicine physicians for multiple full‑time and locum positions in a vibrant, four‑season community. You will join a collegial, high‑volume Emergency Department that handles over 84,000 visits annually, ranging from trauma to complex cardiac cases.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population.
• Participate in trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac critical‑care interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on open‑heart surgery, ECMO, coronary revascularizations and endovascular thrombectomies.
• Engage in teaching activities, including bedside instruction, simulation sessions, Grand Rounds and journal clubs.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement and mentorship of junior staff.

Required profile

• Medical degree with FRCPC certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligibility to practice in British Columbia.
• Commitment to teamwork, mentorship and continuous learning.
• Willingness to participate in academic activities and community outreach.

Required skills

• Advanced trauma care.
• Cardiac critical‑care procedures (ECMO, open‑heart surgery support).
• Coronary revascularization and endovascular thrombectomy familiarity.
• Point‑of‑care ultrasound proficiency.
• Simulation‑based education techniques.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with flexible shift patterns (~14 shifts/month).
• Opportunities for additional locum shifts.
• Supportive, collegial environment with mentorship programs.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a Level 2 Trauma Centre.
• Rich lifestyle in Kelowna – lakes, vineyards, ski slopes and a vibrant downtown.