Interior Health·Kamloops, British Columbia
Provide inpatient care as a physician extender under supervision of an attending physician.
Collaborate with the Hospitalist service to support continuous care in a team-based environment.
Participate in patient rounds with residents, nurse practitioners, students, and other care team members.
Provide day-to-day patient care including writing orders and requesting consultations.
Perform history and physical exams and complete documentation (daily progress notes, discharge summaries).
Provide consults from ER or subspecialty services under supervision.
Develop treatment plans under supervision.
Follow up on investigations and prescribe treatment under supervision.
Communicate and respond to calls from allied health care staff in a timely manner.
Communicate with patients, families, and other care providers as appropriate.
Perform procedures within demonstrated competence (e.g., phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes, assessment of surgical wounds, removal of chest tubes, suture repair of simple lacerations, treatment of abscesses, removal of foreign bodies, removal of anterior nasal packing, insertion of transurethral catheter and administration of local anesthetic).
Perform urgent-care procedures as necessary (e.g., peripheral IV lines, initiation of IV medication, Foley catheters, naso-gastric tubes, removal of surgical drains/clips).
Act as surgical assist for surgeons in the operating room when assigned.
Participate in professional development, clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality rounds, and educational/research sessions.
Participate in quality improvement projects related to patient or program.
Comply with Occupational Health and Safety policies and report hazards/unsafe conditions/incidents.
Comply with AP CPD reporting requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Are you a compassionate and dedicated health care professional seeking a rewarding career in a vibrant and supportive community? Interior Health Authority has some exciting opportunities for Associate Physicians in the beautiful Interior region of British Columbia. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, this region offers an exceptional quality of life. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Interior Health has been named one of B.C.'s Top Employers for 2026. Explore British Columbia’s Interior region. Interior Health is hiring two permanent full-time Associate Physicians at Royal Inland Hospital, in Kamloops, B.C.
In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, working under the supervision of an Attending Physician, the Associate Physician (AP) serves as a physician extender to provide care to inpatients in collaboration with the Hospitalist service at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). On a day-to-day basis, the AP performs services within the scope of the AP’s clinical duties and responsibilities as a delegate of the Attending Physician, supporting the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment. The AP has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a team and to build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines. The AP also has a demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines. Royal Inland Hospital is a full-service tertiary acute care and teaching hospitals located in Kamloops, BC. Some Key Duties
Participates in patient rounds under the supervision of the attending, along with residents, nurse practitioners, students, and other care team members.
Provides day to day care of patients. This includes writing orders, requesting consultations, responding to patient care queries, in consultation with the supervisor.
Performs history and physical exams with documentation, daily progress notes, discharge summaries.
Provides consults from ER or any subspecialty services in VJH under the supervision of the supervisor.
Develops treatment plans for patients under supervision.
Follows up on investigations and prescribes treatment under supervision.
Communicates and responds to calls from allied health care staff in a timely manner.
Communicates with patients and families and other care providers as appropriate.
Performs procedures within the scope of their demonstrated competence, which may include: performing phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes to include arterial blood gases, assessment of surgical wounds, removal of chest tubes, suture repair of simple lacerations, treatment of abscesses, removal of foreign bodies, removal of anterior nasal packing, insertion of transurethral catheter and administration of local anesthetic.
Performs the following procedures, where necessary to facilitate urgent patient care: insertion of peripheral intravenous lines, initiation of intravenous medication, insertion of Foley catheters, insertion of naso-gastric tubes, and removal of surgical drains/clips.
Acts as a surgical assist for surgeons in the operating room when assigned to that service.
Participates in professional development activities consistent with AP licensure requirements established by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
Eligible for registration with CPSBC in the Associate Physician class under sponsorship of IHA.
Must hold Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident, or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.
ACLS certification required prior to commencing orientation and maintained throughout employment.
Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems in the medical and perioperative patient.
Confidence and experience recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations (e.g., shock, acute coronary syndrome, stroke) and knowing when to escalate to senior/most responsible physicians.
Excellent English communication with patients, families, and health care professionals.
Computer and written communication skills including order entry and clinical documentation.
Demonstrated ability to foster physical, psychological, and cultural safety.
Ability and comfort working in a team-based environment.
Ability to carry out professional duties with multiple competing demands.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Subject to 12-week orientation and assessment (probationary period) with ongoing employment contingent on satisfactory completion
Attends clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality rounds, and other educational/research sessions.
Participates in quality improvement projects relating to their patient or program.
In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
Complies with AP programs CPD reporting requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualfications Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). Education, Training, and Experience Must be eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship of IHA. For further information on AP licensure, please visit Associate | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (cpsbc.ca) Must hold Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia. Qualified candidates will hold or achieve Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to commencing orientation and maintain such certification throughout their employment. Skills and Abilities
Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), which may be achieved within the Assessment period and maintained annually thereafter.
Knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage common medical problems in the medical and perioperative patient, e.g., chest pain, dyspnea, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, pain control, delirium, etc.
Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations such as shock, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, etc. Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of resuscitation. Able to judge situations where discussion and reporting to senior and most responsible physicians is appropriate.
Excellent English communication, including with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
Computer and written communication skills including order entry, clinical documentation, and ability to review relevant diagnostic information and health history.
Demonstrated ability to foster physical, psychological, and cultural safety for patients and staff within a team-based care environment.
Ability and comfort in working in a team-based environment.
Ability to carry out professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Assessment and Probationary Period
In accordance with CPSBC licensing requirements, these positions are subject to 12-week orientation and assessment period (Probationary Period). Ongoing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Probationary Period, and subject to a six-month and annual reviews.
During the 12-week probationary period, the Associate Physicians will undergo assessment and evaluation of their competence to perform the duties in the intended specialty areas under a supervising physician. The evaluation will include assessment of:
Basic clinical skills
Communication skills
Ability and willingness to function as a member of a clinical team
Specialized knowledge and skills applicable to the intended clinical placement
Clinical decision-making and the appropriate use of clinical and diagnostic resources
Clinical documentation
Procedures required to function effectively within the team environment Remuneration The AP is an employee of IHA and will be paid in accordance with the provincial guidelines established by the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) at the pay level of Range 9 following a successful 12-week orientation and assessment period, and receives requisite benefits, including four (4) weeks of paid vacation and extended health, dental, life and disability insurance. During the 12-week assessment and orientation period, the AP will be remunerated at pay level Range 8. Range 8: $90,770 - $130,481 Range 9: $108,147 - $155,461
Market context
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