Psychiatry

Role and Facility Information

Penticton is flanked by tree-trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs, and Okanagan and Skaha Lake. It is one of the larger cities in the BC interior, known for its lush surroundings and ideal climate, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. Enjoy wineries, golf courses, and famous sandy beaches in the summer, and skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Penticton offers all the amenities of a larger urban centre while preserving its small-town charm and warmth. Experience this incredible lifestyle for yourself!

Clinic Details — Penticton Regional Hospital

The Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is a 158-bed Acute Care facility in the Okanagan Health Service Area, responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to a population of approximately 90,000 people. PRH offers 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services, Acute Services, Ambulatory and Out-patient Clinics, and Diagnostic/Paramedical Services.

As a regional facility and secondary referral centre for the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley, you will join an excellent complement of medical and surgical specialists. PRH has excellent radiology availability with on-site Computed Tomography (CT) and part-time Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI), as well as a seven-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). PRH serves as the referral base for hematology/transfusion medicine for smaller local hospitals in Oliver and Princeton.

In April 2019, PRH opened phase one of the David E. Kampe Tower (DKT), a new, state-of-the-art Patient Care Tower. DKT includes a new ambulatory care centre, surgical services center, 84 medical/surgical inpatient beds in single patient rooms, a new medical device reprocessing unit, and space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine Program. Phase two is set to be completed in December 2021 and will involve the renovation of the current hospital to allow the expansion of the emergency department four times its current size.

Practice Details

This is an excellent opportunity for Child and Youth Psychiatrists looking to practice in a welcoming community setting with endless lifestyle opportunities! Two positions are available at Penticton Regional Hospital.

You will be part of a dedicated team of 6 psychiatrists providing the most up-to-date, comprehensive, quality client-centered care to individuals and their families. The 16-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) offers Acute Mental Health and Substance Use services in a safe, secure, and accessible facility for the South Okanagan region. In addition to Inpatient services, our well-established integrated Adult Mental Health programs include Short Term Counseling, Community Case Management, Vocational Rehabilitation, Physical Activation, Anxiety and Depression, DBT groups, Seniors Mental Health, and Rural Outreach. Our community child and youth mental health program features individual counselling, group counselling, a DBT program, and integrated psychiatric services. Enjoy a diverse practice supported by a collaborative and experienced group of caring inter-disciplinary professionals; this team creates the work environment you have longed for! In addition, you will have the opportunity to teach medical students and participate in quality improvement and program development activities. The current call requirement is approximately 1:5 to 6 days with rotating weekends, remunerated at MOCAP Level 2. This position may also involve general psychiatry in addition to child and youth psychiatry.

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Compensation

Compensation Type: Combination
Estimated Remuneration: $250,000 - $400,000
Physician Overhead: No overhead cost

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation Funding Available: $9,000 - $15,000 (Relocation Assistance is applicable for 1.0 FTE positions and is based on move location with eligible receipts. Part-time opportunities may be eligible for a pro-rated reimbursement; please discuss with your IH Medical Staff Recruiter. Incentives are subject to change, and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.)