General Practitioner in Medical Oncology

🏥 Work Setting & Scope

• Based in East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, BC
• Part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary oncology team
• Provides general outpatient medical oncology services
• Focus on:
  • Patient treatment & post-treatment follow-up
  • Support for curative and palliative cases
  • Patient care integration with BC Cancer – Kelowna
  • Optional involvement in clinical trials

🧪 Training & Academic Support

• Oncology experience NOT required
• Onboarding support provided:
  • Virtual didactic sessions
  • In-clinic mentorship
• Eligible for UBC appointment if desired

📚 Professional Reporting

• Reports to the Head of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer – Kelowna
• Coordination with local specialists and provincial tumour group networks

✔️ Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
• Canadian certification: CCFP, FRCP, or equivalent
• Commitment to cultural safety, anti-racism, and TRC (2015) objectives

💸 Compensation & Rural Incentives

• Flexible FTE (to be discussed with chosen candidate)
• Rural Incentive Package (annual):
  • Rural Premium: 14% of income
  • Flat Fee: $21,696
  • Recruitment Incentive Fund: Up to $20,000 (varies by FTE)
• Rural CME Fund:
  • $1,320 (Years 1–2)
  • $3,520 (Years 3–4)
  • $5,720 (Year 5+)
• Loan forgiveness eligibility
• Moving expense allowance provided