UHNBC is seeking a General Pediatrician locum with an interest in rural medicine to join a fantastic outpatient practice and provide hospital services from March 1 – Dec 2021 (or any portion of these dates).

Work with a collegial team of General Pediatricians at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George, British Columbia. This is the regional referral centre for northern British Columbia, and is affiliated with the Northern Medical Program of the University of British Columbia (UBC). The UHNBC group of six general pediatricians serves a geographical area of approximately 600,000 km and a population of approximately 300,000.

You will also work with 2 seasoned Pediatrician’s in a beautiful office in the heart of Prince George. Staffed with 2 MOA’s, you will work 3 days per week (0900 – 1630), see approx. 10-15 patients per day and manage a varied panel with children of all ages. Overhead is approx. 30% per physician. Coverage for the CTU (Clinical Teaching Unit) is expected for one full week, once every 5 weeks. Weekdays are 0700 – 1600, weekends start Friday 1600 – Sunday 1900. Plus, on-call coverage for CTU is approx. 1-2 times per week. Call is 1600 – 0700. There is MOCAP (Medical On-Call Availability Program) payments provided during this time.

This hospital has a state-of-the-art Level II B NICU with nine single room pods which include sleeping space for parents (single room neonatal care). This NICU is the first of its kind in BC. The successful applicant must be competent in Level II B/Level III neonatal intensive care. Neonatal emergencies constitute approximately 50% of the on-call with the other 50% being general pediatric emergencies in children 0-16 years of age. The pediatric inpatient unit has twelve family suites. The Pediatric Ambulatory Care Unit offers clinics including in diabetes, oncology, asthma, autism and complex behavioral conditions. In addition, the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Unit hosts many subspecialist visiting clinics from BC Children’s Hospital. (including cardiology, respirology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, nephrology, hematology, genetics). The Maternal Child team promotes family centered health care. There are opportunities for those interested in the following specialized areas: Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect/child maltreatment, Eating Disorders, Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions. An interest or expertise in any of these areas would be an asset. In addition, there is the potential for outreach and telehealth Pediatric clinics throughout northern BC, as well as for telehealth appointments with children living in First Nations/reserve communities in northern BC.

UHNBC has an adolescent inpatient psychiatry unit, and the pediatricians work with the psychiatrists to provide a holistic approach to children and youth with mental health issues. The Prince George Child Development Centre serves children with special needs. The Child Development Centre is staffed by specialized occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech language therapists. There is also a community-based multidisciplinary Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Clinic, and a community-based mental health centre for children and youth. There are many children with developmental or behavioral challenges in the community.

The range of pathology in pediatric patients in Prince George and the surrounding area is great. There is a need for a passionate, committed community Pediatrician to locum in our community to continue to improve the quality of life of the children and youth of northern BC.

UHNBC
1475 Edmonton St.
Prince George, BC
V2M 1S2

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