General Pathology

Practice Description

Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital is recruiting for a Canadian Royal College certified General Pathologist, or board certified anatomic and clinical pathologist (AP/CP), for a three‑person practice.

Our group performs approximately 8,500 surgical pathology cases per year. The ideal candidate will have recent clinical pathology experience, with strong skills in surgical pathology and laboratory diagnostics, including transfusion medicine and hematopathology, and will be comfortable with independent practice in a small group environment.

• General surgical pathology and cytology case sign out
• Clinical pathology case sign out (e.g., peripheral blood smears, bone marrow biopsies)
• Transfusion medicine and local laboratory oversight
• Opportunity for medical directorship of rural area labs
• Participation in daily quality assurance video conference with other Interior Health pathologists
• Intramural or extramural consultation for challenging or unusual cases, including outside consultation at academic medical center sites in Vancouver

• Recent clinical pathology experience
• Strong skills in surgical pathology and laboratory diagnostics, including transfusion medicine and hematopathology
• Comfortable with independent practice in a small group environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate well with laboratory staff, clinicians, and administration

Compensation
Clinical Service Contract. Estimated remuneration: $380,812–$423,125 based on a provincially negotiated salary grid: 90% in year 1, 95% in year 2, and 100% from year 3 onward.

Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

• Retention Premium 11.48%
• Retention Flat Fee $17,790
• Relocation Funding Available $9,000–$15,000 based on move location
• Recruitment Incentive $15,000
• Other Benefits/
  
  Incentives:
  
  With RCME, you’ll be eligible to receive $600 for up to 2 years in Trail, $3,600 during your 3rd and 4th year, and $6,600 after 4 years, in addition to the Doctors of BC CME funds. Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.