Internal Medicine — Clinical Immunology and Allergy

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IHA-10719

Status Open Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work Full Time On Call tbd On Call

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Are you a dedicated physician ready to make a real impact in allergy and immunology, while enjoying the lifestyle of Western Canada? Kelowna, known for its stunning landscapes, sunny weather, and close-knit community, is seeking a Clinical Immunology & Allergy Specialist to join our healthcare team as a permanent or locum physician.

In this role, you will provide both outpatient care for adults and children within the community, as well as inpatient consultative services at Kelowna General Hospital, a leading institution serving a community of over 800,000 people. You will work alongside a network of local specialists and allergists, ensuring collaborative support and a well-rounded caseload. This is an ideal position for someone with an interest in immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and allergies.

In this role you will see an average of 20 patients per day in a full-time role and have an opportunity to join an established practice with shared overhead. On-site and virtual support from local and provincial allergists ensures continuous professional development, while fostering an environment focused on high-quality care.

Beyond patient care, this position offers research opportunities and the chance to collaborate with the Southern Medical Program and the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UBC, creating space for academic growth and innovative research.

Kelowna offers a balanced lifestyle, where you can build strong relationships with patients and colleagues, enjoy outdoor adventures, and immerse yourself in a community that truly welcomes you. Take advantage of an enriching career and an exceptional quality of life.

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

If you would like more information or are interested in the position, reach out to our team today! It's better here!

Community Details

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here.

Clinic Details

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), one of BC's leading healthcare centres, is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health. We offer a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 emergency department visits a year.

Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC), KGH houses BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, as well as its principal surgical site. The IHSC features 12 specialized operating rooms designed for thoracic, urology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, obstetric/gynecologic, ear, nose, and throat, orthopedic, general, and trauma surgeries. Of these, two operating rooms are dedicated to cardiac surgery. Within the IHSC, KGH also has a modern maternity ward and an adjacent neonatal intensive care unit.

Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building boasts 360,000 square feet and includes an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, new medical inpatient units, modern operating rooms, and a rooftop helipad. Additional facilities include a dedicated pediatric ward, as well as adolescent and adult psychiatry units. The Dr. Walter Anderson Building houses enhanced laboratory and clinical departments, supporting advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program, affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

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