Emergency Medicine Opportunity – Kelowna General Hospital

Come Work and Play in Kelowna!

About Kelowna:
Picture this: sparkling lake views, vineyard-covered hills, ski slopes just an hour away, and a vibrant downtown full of great food, live music, and local culture. That’s life in Kelowna, the Okanagan Valley’s largest and liveliest city. Whether you love paddling and biking in the summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, Kelowna offers a four-season lifestyle that’s second to none.
Surrounded by natural beauty, but with all the amenities of a major city—including top wineries, restaurants, breweries, and arts — you’ll quickly see why people come for the career and stay for the Kelowna lifestyle.

About Kelowna General Hospital (KGH):
KGH is one of Interior Health’s two tertiary referral hospitals and the beating heart of healthcare in the region, with over 84,000 ED visits annually. Our state-of-the-art Emergency Department serves a broad catchment area and sees a wide variety of cases — from trauma to complex medical presentations.
As BC’s only cardiac critical care center outside of the Lower Mainland and Victoria, KGH offers advanced services like open-heart surgery, ECMO, coronary revascularizations, and endovascular thrombectomies. We are also a Level 2 Trauma Centre and a designated stroke referral center with around-the-clock coverage.

A Fun, Collegial Emergency Department:
We aren’t just passionate about medicine—we’re passionate about building a tight-knit, collegial team that supports one another both in and out of the department. Whether it's collaborating on challenging cases, sharing laughs in the break room, wine tasting in the shoulder season, or hitting the slopes or trails together on our days off, our team has built a culture of connection, camaraderie, and fun.

You'll be joining a welcoming, experienced, and dynamic group of emergency physicians who truly enjoy working together. We prioritize mentorship, teamwork, and celebrating each other's wins—whether it’s a smooth trauma resuscitation or a great weekend adventure.

Academic Excellence in a Community You’ll Love:
Kelowna is also home to an academically vibrant ED. We are proud to host a FRCPC Emergency Medicine residency program, as well as UBC’s Southern Medical School and Rural Family Medicine Residency.

If you love teaching, you’ll have countless opportunities to get involved in bedside teaching, simulation, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Core EM Rounds, Ultrasound, and more. Our team values educators who help foster the next generation of physicians—and have fun doing it!

Position Details:
We are currently accepting applications for multiple permanent full-time Emergency Medicine positions (start date: negotiable, ideally July 2026). A full-time position consists of ~14 shifts/month (average ~8 hours/shift), with options to pick up additional shifts if desired.

We are always accepting applications for Locum positions from 2 weeks - 12 months. Minimum shift requirement would be 6 shifts in a 2 week Locum or if > 4 weeks, 6 shifts/month.

You’re a great fit if you:

● Thrive in a fast-paced ED that sees a wide variety of cases (including trauma, peds, and complex medicine)
● Value strong interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
● Enjoy teaching residents and medical students
● Want to be part of a warm, collegial department with strong consultant support
● Are excited to help shape the future of Emergency Medicine in the BC Interior

Qualifications:

● MD with FRCPC in Emergency Medicine or CCFP-EM
● Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
● CMPA coverage
● ACLS, ATLS, and PALS preferred

Assets:
Demonstrated interest and expertise in Pediatric EM will be considered an asset
Interest or experience in research, quality improvement, geriatrics, administration, or another niche is a plus.

Compensation & Incentives:

● Estimated Gross Income: $300,000–$400,000+
○ opportunity to earn significantly more than a traditional APP salary
● Payment Model: Fee-for-service + select APP shifts
● Relocation Incentives: $9,000–$15,000 depending on location (with eligible receipts)

Ready to join a team where medicine is exciting and your colleagues make it even better?

Apply today to be part of an academic, collegial, and downright fun emergency department in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. Life’s better here—and so is work.


Deadline: September 15th, 2025 (exact date and interview details TBD) - Interview invitations sent out by mid September 2025 - Interior Health also offers funding for a site visit during your interview, so please let us know if you would like to do an in-person or on-site interview.

Qualifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Desired); Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) (Desired); Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine (Mandatory); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) (Desired)