Escape to the stunning Creston Valley—located in the southeastern corner of BC. Here, you’ll find breathtaking scenery, a unique micro-climate, and a community known for:
•Agricultural richness and an award-winning farmers’ market
•An internationally recognized apiary, a major brewery, and VQA wineries
•A vibrant arts and artisan scene
Enjoy exceptional work–life balance with endless recreation: Kootenay Lake minutes away, nearby skiing, a state-of-the-art recreation centre, ball diamonds, a destination skateboard park, a scenic and challenging golf course, and a 17,000-acre RAMSAR wildlife management area. Creston is the perfect place to raise a family, start a hobby farm, or simply step off the treadmill and breathe again.
Work in an engaged, supportive medical community!
This position is for the CVH Emergency Department. Opportunities in Creston’s family practice clinics are also available and offer flexibility to create a schedule tailored to you and your family. Clinics work together to support the Creston Valley Hospital (CVH)—a 20-bed acute care facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and two long-term care homes.
What you can expect:
•Approximately 1:11 emergency call
•Collegial, supportive peers
•Opportunities for physicians with Emergency Medicine experience
•Access to GP Surgery/Anesthesia/Low-Risk Obstetrics, inpatient care, and Dialysis
•Local diagnostics: lab, imaging, and ultrasound
•Allied support: pharmacy, dietary, physio, OT, and more
Enhanced skills in obstetrics welcomed (but not required)
Build a practice you love—in a place you’ll love even more.
Apply today and live where others only vacation! It’s better here!
Qualifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Mandatory); Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) (Desired); Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Provisional); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Desired); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible (Mandatory); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine (Desired); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Emergency (Desired); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) (Desired)