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Locums seeking opportunities - please fill out this form: Locum Opportunities Physicians members seeking locum coverage - please fill out this form: Locum Coverage Support Job Listings Filter by Locum or Permanent Select Filter by Full time / Part time Select Filter by EMR Select Filter by Contract Options Select Search Jobs Number of jobs found: 60 The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice makes no representations or guarantees about the positions and employers listed on our website. We are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. These services are provided free of charge to Central Okanagan Division members and its partners. We expect that all physician opportunities and the offices they represent comply with the bylaws outlined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. We reserve the right to remove any postings. *Family Physician Locum Opportunities (IHA-12258) Kelowna, BC, Canada Permanent and Casual Locum Family Physicians Needed! View Job *Nurse Practitioner Needed (IHA-11306) Kelowna, BC, Canada Nurse Practitioners Needed in the Central Okanagan! View Job Allardyce Inc - Pam Allardyce (May 2 - 20, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: MAY 2 - 20, 2026 View Job Beachside Health (IHA-12356) Peachland, BC, Canada Seeking physician to join Peachland clinic; we offer turnkey clinic facilities and management, relieving you of administrative burdens so that you can focus on what you do best- patient care. View Job Bluebird Medical Centre (IHA-12468) 3975 Lakeshore Rd #302B, Kelowna, BC V1W 1V3, Canada Bluebird Medical is looking for a family physician to join their team! View Job Bluebird Medical Clinic - Dr. Alisha Gray (July 20-30, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: JULY 20-30, 2026 View Job CGB Medical (IHA-12411) Kelowna, BC, Canada CGB Medical is seeking a family practitioner to join their practice View Job Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic (IHA-11466) Kelowna, BC, Canada COMC is seeking Family Physicians with obstetrical expertise View Job Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Medical Clinic (IHA-12064) Kelowna, BC, Canada CYAC seeking physician to join their dynamic team View Job Dr. Colin Yarrow (IHA-12118) Kelowna, BC, Canada Exciting Opportunity for Physicians in Beautiful Kelowna! View Job EB Medical Clinic - North Kelowna (IHA-11893) Kelowna, BC, Canada Looking for Family Physicians who are excellent team players to join our our two-site Family Practice clinics in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Our clinics provide a work environment that is very supportive and offers great work-life balance. View Job EB Medical Clinic - North Kelowna - Dr. Celestine Esume (flexible dates 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: FLEXIBLE DATES 2026 View Job EB Medical Clinic - West Kelowna (IHA-11772) West Kelowna, BC, Canada Looking for Family Physicians who are excellent team players to join our our two-site Family Practice clinics in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Our clinics provide a work environment that is very supportive and offers great work-life balance. View Job Evolve Allied Health - At Your Cervix (IHA-12262) Kelowna, BC, Canada Evolve Allied Health is currently seeking full-time and part-time family physicians to join our team at three of our clinic locations View Job Evolve Allied Health - Hillside (IHA-11773) Kelowna, BC, Canada Evolve Allied Health is currently looking for full and part-time family physicians to join us at Hillside Medical Clinic. View Job Evolve Allied Health - Springfield (IHA-11774) Kelowna, BC, Canada Evolve Allied Health is currently looking for full and part-time family physicians to join us at our Springfield location. View Job Evolve Allied Health - Turtle Bay (IHA-11775) Lake Country, BC, Canada Evolve Allied Health is currently looking for full and part-time family physicians to join us at three of our Lake Country, BC location. View Job Evolve Allied Health Pandosy - Amy Kluftinger (December 21-24, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: DECEMBER 21-24, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Pandosy - Amy Kluftinger (June 1-5, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: JUNE 1-5, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Pandosy - Amy Kluftinger (June 22-26, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: JUNE 22-26, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Pandosy - Amy Kluftinger (November 11-27, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: NOVEMBER 11-27, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Pandosy - Amy Kluftinger (September 8-11, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Springfield - Dr. Rosalie Swart (July 1 - August 31, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: JULY 1 - AUGUST 31, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Springfield - Dr. Rosalie Swart (November 2 - 30, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: NOVEMBER 2 - 30, 2026 View Job Evolve Allied Health Springfield - Dr. Rosalie Swart (October 1 - 30, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: OCTOBER 1 - 30, 2026 View Job Genius Medical Clinic (IHA-12360) Kelowna, BC, Canada Join Genius Medical – A New Standard of Primary Care in Kelowna View Job Genius Medical Clinic - Dr. Brandon McIntosh (June 8 - 19, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: JUNE 8 - 19, 2026 View Job Genius Medical Clinic - Dr. Brandon McIntosh (May 11 - 15, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: MAY 11-15, 2026 View Job Genius Medical Clinic - long-term locum (IHA-12495) Kelowna, BC, Canada Part-Time Long-Term Locum needed - immediate start View Job Glenvalley Medical Clinic (IHA-12169) Kelowna, BC, Canada Glenvalley Medical is seeking dedicated Family Physicians View Job Glenvalley Medical Clinic - Dr. Elizabeth Benade (1 week, flexible dates between June and August 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: FLEXIBLE DATES BETWEEN JUNE AND AUGUST 2026 View Job Glenvalley Medical Clinic - Dr. Elizabeth Benade (multiple date options) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: MULTIPLE DATE OPTIONS View Job Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Herman Mentz (Aug 22 - Sept 6, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: AUGUST 22 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 View Job Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Herman Mentz (Dec 5 - 20, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: DECEMBER 5 - 20, 2026 View Job Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Herman Mentz (June 20 - July 5, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: JUNE 20 - JULY 5, 2026 View Job Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Herman Mentz (Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026) View Job Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Michael Purdon (April 1-11, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: APRIL 1 - APRIL 11, 2026 View Job Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Mike Purdon (October 1-31, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: OCTOBER 1-31, 2026 View Job Healthy Essentials Clinic (IHA-12136) Lake Country, BC, Canada Healthy Essentials Clinic is seeking part time physicians to join their team in Lake Country, BC. View Job KLO Medical Clinic (IHA-11782) Kelowna, BC, Canada Great opportunity for new physicians looking to build their practice or seasoned physicians looking to switch locations. View Job KLO Medical Clinic - Dr. Ahmed Makhdoom (Summer 2026, flexible dates) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: SUMMER 2026, DATES FLEXIBLE View Job Kingsfoil Medical Clinic (IHA-11780) Kelowna, BC, Canada Seeking a new associate to take over permanently at the Kingsfoil Medical Clinic; flexible schedule (the usual work week is 3 half days and one full day which means a long week-end every weekend). View Job Kingsfoil Medical Clinic (IHA-12496) Kelowna, BC, Canada Dr. Davidson and Thomson are actively seeking a new associate to take over permanently at the Kingsfoil Medical Clinic (KMC). View Job Kingsfoil Medical Clinic - Dr. Howard Davidson (Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: OCTOBER 19, 2026 - JANUARY 18, 2027 View Job Lakepoint Medical Clinic (IHA-11783) Kelowna, BC, Canada Looking for 1 full time family physician. View Job Lakeview Medical (IHA-11786) West Kelowna, BC, Canada We are looking for a full time family doctor to join our team. View Job Lilium Medical Clinic (IHA-12450) Kelowna, BC, Canada Lilium Medical Clinic is seeking 1 family physician to provide longitudinal patient care or an in-house locum. View Job Lilium Medical Clinic (IHA-12500) Kelowna, BC, Canada Lilium Medical Clinic is seeking 1 family physician to provide longitudinal patient care or an in-house locum. View Job Lilium Medical Clinic - Dr. Matthew Smith (April 27 - May 15, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: APRIL 27 - MAY 15, 2026 View Job Lilium Medical Clinic - Dr. Matthew Smith (August 3 - 28, 2026) Kelowna, BC, Canada LOCUM COVERAGE: AUGUST 3 - 28, 2026 View Job MedLiv Medical Clinic & Aesthetics - Abbott Street (IHA-11791) Kelowna, BC, Canada MedLiv Medical Clinic is looking for a full time family physician to join their clinic. View Job MedLiv Medical Clinic & Aesthetics - Ellis Street (IHA-11792) Kelowna, BC, Canada MedLiv Medical Clinic is looking for a full time family physician to join their clinic. View Job MedLiv Medical Clinic & Aesthetics - Route 33 (IHA-11793) Kelowna, BC, Canada MedLiv Medical Clinic is looking for a full time family physician to join their clinic. View Job Mountain View Medical (IHA-11933) Kelowna, BC, Canada Mountain View Medical is seeking 1-3 physicians to join their long-term, stable staff View Job Orchard Medical Clinic (IHA-11795) Kelowna, BC, Canada We are currently seeking two physicians to join our team and build a patient panel alongside walk in opportunities. View Job Strathcona Medical Clinic (IHA-12494) Kelowna, BC, Canada We are looking for one physician to join into a 0.5 FTE practice plus primary care obstetrical call. View Job Towne Centre Medical Clinic (IHA-12211) West Kelowna, BC, Canada Family Physician Opportunity – Join Our Thriving Medical Team in Beautiful West Kelowna! View Job Vintage View Medical (IHA-11801) West Kelowna, BC, Canada Family Physician Needed at Vintage View Medical, West Kelowna View Job West Kelowna Medical Clinic (IHA-11802) West Kelowna, BC, Canada Seeking full-time physicians to join a family physician clinic with walk-in. View Job Westside Medical Associates (IHA-12223) West Kelowna, BC, Canada Westside Medical Associates seeking family physicians! View Job

Lilium Medical Clinic is seeking 1 family physician to provide longitudinal patient care or an in-house locum. Lilium Medical Clinic is a physician-owned clinic that opened in November 2024. The clinic is located in the highly sought-after Lower Mission community, in a newly renovated, bright, and spacious space. The building is a hub for other healthcare providers, including ENT surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, paediatricians, physiotherapists, optometrists, and dentists. Lilium has an excellent group of experienced support staff and physicians. Our team is hard-working, family-oriented, and community-focused. Balance is important to us; we focus on providing quality care for our patients while also enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle. More about Lilium! Our clinic uses the Telus Collaborative Health Record (CHR) as our Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Patients can book online via our website. Most physicians use AI-assisted documentation (e.g., Heidi, Tali). Lilium has eight fully equipped examination rooms available for patient care. Physicians typically balance their schedule with 3–4 days in clinic and approximately 1 day working from home, supporting both in-person and virtual care. For a new physician, we are currently able to offer up to 3 days in clinic and as many virtual days as desired. Through the Primary Care Network (PCN), we have a full-time RN to support physicians. We foster a collegial, team-based environment, with physicians providing cross-coverage for one another during absences. Two dedicated minor procedure rooms are available, equipped with a procedure bed, and minor procedures are routinely performed in-clinic using disposable instruments. As a physician-owned clinic, we have experience supporting the onboarding of physicians relocating from out of province and are committed to a smooth transition into practice. CHR Full time CHR EMR: Fee for service Fee for service Locum, Permanent Full time Full time FT or PT: Apply Now Apply Now Apply Now Fee for service < Back Lilium Medical Clinic (IHA-12500) Apply Now Kelowna, BC, Canada Locum, Permanent Position Type: FT or PT: Full time Fixed Overhead Split: Fee for service Compensation: CHR EMR: Summary: Lilium Medical Clinic is seeking 1 family physician to provide longitudinal patient care or an in-house locum. Lilium Medical Clinic is a physician-owned clinic that opened in November 2024. The clinic is located in the highly sought-after Lower Mission community, in a newly renovated, bright, and spacious space. The building is a hub for other healthcare providers, including ENT surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, paediatricians, physiotherapists, optometrists, and dentists. Lilium has an excellent group of experienced support staff and physicians. Our team is hard-working, family-oriented, and community-focused. Balance is important to us; we focus on providing quality care for our patients while also enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle. More about Lilium! Our clinic uses the Telus Collaborative Health Record (CHR) as our Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Patients can book online via our website. Most physicians use AI-assisted documentation (e.g., Heidi, Tali). Lilium has eight fully equipped examination rooms available for patient care. Physicians typically balance their schedule with 3–4 days in clinic and approximately 1 day working from home, supporting both in-person and virtual care. For a new physician, we are currently able to offer up to 3 days in clinic and as many virtual days as desired. Through the Primary Care Network (PCN), we have a full-time RN to support physicians. We foster a collegial, team-based environment, with physicians providing cross-coverage for one another during absences. Two dedicated minor procedure rooms are available, equipped with a procedure bed, and minor procedures are routinely performed in-clinic using disposable instruments. As a physician-owned clinic, we have experience supporting the onboarding of physicians relocating from out of province and are committed to a smooth transition into practice. Clinic Address: 3330 Richter St #202, Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5, Canada

Dr. Davidson and Thomson are actively seeking a new associate to take over permanently at the Kingsfoil Medical Clinic (KMC). Kingsfoil Medical Clinic currently provides comprehensive, office based, longitudinal family practice care to the people of Kelowna and surrounds. Dr. Davidson also provides care to opioid dependent individuals. We do not do obstetrics and we have associate hospital privileges which means our patients are taken care of by our hospitalist program when admitted to hospital. This is a well-established, well known and respected family practice with a robust patient base. We are available for after-hours call via telephone between 1-2 weeks per year as we are part of a large call group. Our medical clinic is looking for a new practice share associate to join their well-established two doctor Family Medical Practice. The clinic operates out of a heritage home in downtown Kelowna and provides longitudinal care to patients. There is no after hours work apart from providing care to patients in long-term care facilities, Hospice House and patient calls through an on-call group of MDs. This clinic is not a walk-in clinic. This position is essentially a practice share with one of the doctors who would like to ease out of full time Family Practice gradually. The ideal candidate would prefer to work 50% of the time at our clinic and have the remaining time off or choose to work in the many other diverse medical opportunities available in Kelowna. An interest in addiction medicine, especially managing a group of opioid dependent patients, would be preferable but not essential. Training and mentorship in this field is also available. Kelowna is a great place to live, work and play with all the modern conveniences of a moderate size city. The recreational opportunities in Kelowna are exceptional all year round. Oscar Full time Oscar EMR: Fee for service Fee for service Locum, Permanent Full time Full time FT or PT: Apply Now Apply Now Apply Now Fee for service < Back Kingsfoil Medical Clinic (IHA-12496) Apply Now Kelowna, BC, Canada Locum, Permanent Position Type: FT or PT: Full time 30% Overhead Split: Fee for service Compensation: Oscar EMR: Summary: Dr. Davidson and Thomson are actively seeking a new associate to take over permanently at the Kingsfoil Medical Clinic (KMC). Kingsfoil Medical Clinic currently provides comprehensive, office based, longitudinal family practice care to the people of Kelowna and surrounds. Dr. Davidson also provides care to opioid dependent individuals. We do not do obstetrics and we have associate hospital privileges which means our patients are taken care of by our hospitalist program when admitted to hospital. This is a well-established, well known and respected family practice with a robust patient base. We are available for after-hours call via telephone between 1-2 weeks per year as we are part of a large call group. Our medical clinic is looking for a new practice share associate to join their well-established two doctor Family Medical Practice. The clinic operates out of a heritage home in downtown Kelowna and provides longitudinal care to patients. There is no after hours work apart from providing care to patients in long-term care facilities, Hospice House and patient calls through an on-call group of MDs. This clinic is not a walk-in clinic. This position is essentially a practice share with one of the doctors who would like to ease out of full time Family Practice gradually. The ideal candidate would prefer to work 50% of the time at our clinic and have the remaining time off or choose to work in the many other diverse medical opportunities available in Kelowna. An interest in addiction medicine, especially managing a group of opioid dependent patients, would be preferable but not essential. Training and mentorship in this field is also available. Kelowna is a great place to live, work and play with all the modern conveniences of a moderate size city. The recreational opportunities in Kelowna are exceptional all year round. Clinic Address: 764 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6P5, Canada

Family Physician Opportunity – Strathcona Medical Clinic, Kelowna Strathcona Medical Clinic is welcoming dedicated family physicians to join our vibrant, physician led team in the heart of Kelowna. Our modern, well-established clinic prioritizes high-quality patient care and a sustainable work-life balance in a supportive, collaborative environment. About Our Clinic Conveniently located on Abbott Street—just steps from Kelowna General Hospital and across from the lakefront—Strathcona Medical Clinic is a full-service family and maternity practice. Our team of eight physicians provides comprehensive care, including prenatal and intrapartum services at KGH, with approximately 70 deliveries per month and a strong referral base. We operate within a dyad model, ensuring every physician has a balanced and coordinated schedule with a consistent practice partner. Each physician works 0.5 FTE, including in-clinic and telehealth time (equivalent to four full-time positions overall). As part of clinic expansion, we are looking to grow from eight physicians to nine or ten. Current Opportunities We are currently recruiting two physicians at 0.5 FTE each, with the option for additional call or extra shifts for those who prefer a higher workload. We also welcome locums—preferably long-term, though short-term arrangements are sometimes available. What We Offer ✅ Flexible Scheduling - 2 days of in-clinic care and 0.5 days of telehealth per week. ✅ Collaborative Coverage - Guaranteed coverage through our rotating locum system (one week approximately every 2.5 months). - Flexible schedule trades and access to additional community locum support. ✅ Call Structure - Typically 2–5 × 24hour call shifts per month (maternity/obstetrical). - Additional call available for those who want increased clinical workload or income. ✅ Competitive Remuneration - Variable depending on call volume and clinical commitments. - Expected annual income: $350,000–$450,000, with the potential to exceed $600,000 for those taking on more call. ✅ Advanced Clinic Setup - Modern exam rooms - Med Access EMR - Experienced clinical and administrative staff - Strong specialist and allied health referral relationships Lifestyle & Location Our clinic sits along Kelowna’s Abbott Street recreation corridor, offering direct access to walking and cycling routes, the waterfront, and vibrant community amenities. Living and working in Kelowna means enjoying the best of Okanagan life: 🌅 Stunning lakefront views & beaches 🍷 World-class wineries & local dining 🎿 Endless hiking, biking, skiing & outdoor recreation 🏡 A growing community with excellent schools and urban conveniences Join Our Team If you’re a licensed family physician seeking a patient-centered practice, a supportive and collegial environment, and an unbeatable Okanagan lifestyle, we’d love to connect with you. Contact us for more information or to discuss overhead, scheduling, or locum opportunities. Med Access Part time Med Access EMR: MSP MSP Locum, Permanent Part time Part time FT or PT: Apply Now Apply Now Apply Now MSP < Back Strathcona Medical Clinic (IHA-12494) Apply Now Kelowna, BC, Canada Locum, Permanent Position Type: FT or PT: Part time Competitive Overhead Split: MSP Compensation: Med Access EMR: Summary: Family Physician Opportunity – Strathcona Medical Clinic, Kelowna Strathcona Medical Clinic is welcoming dedicated family physicians to join our vibrant, physician led team in the heart of Kelowna. Our modern, well-established clinic prioritizes high-quality patient care and a sustainable work-life balance in a supportive, collaborative environment. About Our Clinic Conveniently located on Abbott Street—just steps from Kelowna General Hospital and across from the lakefront—Strathcona Medical Clinic is a full-service family and maternity practice. Our team of eight physicians provides comprehensive care, including prenatal and intrapartum services at KGH, with approximately 70 deliveries per month and a strong referral base. We operate within a dyad model, ensuring every physician has a balanced and coordinated schedule with a consistent practice partner. Each physician works 0.5 FTE, including in-clinic and telehealth time (equivalent to four full-time positions overall). As part of clinic expansion, we are looking to grow from eight physicians to nine or ten. Current Opportunities We are currently recruiting two physicians at 0.5 FTE each, with the option for additional call or extra shifts for those who prefer a higher workload. We also welcome locums—preferably long-term, though short-term arrangements are sometimes available. What We Offer ✅ Flexible Scheduling - 2 days of in-clinic care and 0.5 days of telehealth per week. ✅ Collaborative Coverage - Guaranteed coverage through our rotating locum system (one week approximately every 2.5 months). - Flexible schedule trades and access to additional community locum support. ✅ Call Structure - Typically 2–5 × 24hour call shifts per month (maternity/obstetrical). - Additional call available for those who want increased clinical workload or income. ✅ Competitive Remuneration - Variable depending on call volume and clinical commitments. - Expected annual income: $350,000–$450,000, with the potential to exceed $600,000 for those taking on more call. ✅ Advanced Clinic Setup - Modern exam rooms - Med Access EMR - Experienced clinical and administrative staff - Strong specialist and allied health referral relationships Lifestyle & Location Our clinic sits along Kelowna’s Abbott Street recreation corridor, offering direct access to walking and cycling routes, the waterfront, and vibrant community amenities. Living and working in Kelowna means enjoying the best of Okanagan life: 🌅 Stunning lakefront views & beaches 🍷 World-class wineries & local dining 🎿 Endless hiking, biking, skiing & outdoor recreation 🏡 A growing community with excellent schools and urban conveniences Join Our Team If you’re a licensed family physician seeking a patient-centered practice, a supportive and collegial environment, and an unbeatable Okanagan lifestyle, we’d love to connect with you. Contact us for more information or to discuss overhead, scheduling, or locum opportunities. Clinic Address: 2245 Abbott St #201, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1E4, Canada

Join Genius Medical – A New Standard of Primary Care in Kelowna Now Recruiting 3–5 Physicians | Prime Pandosy Location | Signing Bonus Offered Genius Medical is excited to welcome forward-thinking, community-minded physicians to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic located in the heart of Pandosy Village, one of Kelowna’s most vibrant and desirable neighbourhoods. Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a supportive environment, or an opportunity to grow your practice in a modern, patient-focused setting—Genius Medical delivers. 💎 What Makes Genius Medical Exceptional: 🏡 Premium Location Centrally located in Pandosy Village, steps from shops, cafes, and the lake—live and work in the lifestyle capital of the Okanagan. 🏥 Spacious, Light-Filled Facility Over 5,000 sq. ft. of beautifully designed space featuring large windows, natural light, and a calming, modern aesthetic. 💰 Competitive Signing Bonus We value your expertise and commitment—receive a generous signing bonus when you join. 📉 Low Overhead Among the lowest in Kelowna—just 20%, allowing you to maximize your income. 🎯 Streamlined Onboarding We provide full EMR training, schedule flexibility, and adaptable appointment lengths to make your transition smooth and stress-free. 📱 Smart Technology for Smart Care Our custom-built patient app enhances communication, simplifies check-ins, and improves care access. 🤝 Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team Work alongside in-house allied health professionals including a PCN Nurse and registered physiotherapist for truly integrated care. 🌟 Collegial Culture Join a welcoming, highly supportive clinic environment where innovation, autonomy, and compassion are at the core of what we do. Whether you're new to Kelowna or looking to shift into a more modern, patient-focused model of care—Genius Medical is the place to thrive. We’d love to meet you. Clinic tours available. Let’s talk about how we can support your ideal practice setup. Please apply through Health Match BC if you are interested! CHR Part time CHR EMR: Fee for service Fee for service Locum Part time Part time FT or PT: Apply Now Apply Now Apply Now Fee for service < Back Genius Medical Clinic - long-term locum (IHA-12495) Apply Now Kelowna, BC, Canada Locum Position Type: FT or PT: Part time 20% Overhead Split: Fee for service Compensation: CHR EMR: Summary: Join Genius Medical – A New Standard of Primary Care in Kelowna Now Recruiting 3–5 Physicians | Prime Pandosy Location | Signing Bonus Offered Genius Medical is excited to welcome forward-thinking, community-minded physicians to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic located in the heart of Pandosy Village, one of Kelowna’s most vibrant and desirable neighbourhoods. Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a supportive environment, or an opportunity to grow your practice in a modern, patient-focused setting—Genius Medical delivers. 💎 What Makes Genius Medical Exceptional: 🏡 Premium Location Centrally located in Pandosy Village, steps from shops, cafes, and the lake—live and work in the lifestyle capital of the Okanagan. 🏥 Spacious, Light-Filled Facility Over 5,000 sq. ft. of beautifully designed space featuring large windows, natural light, and a calming, modern aesthetic. 💰 Competitive Signing Bonus We value your expertise and commitment—receive a generous signing bonus when you join. 📉 Low Overhead Among the lowest in Kelowna—just 20%, allowing you to maximize your income. 🎯 Streamlined Onboarding We provide full EMR training, schedule flexibility, and adaptable appointment lengths to make your transition smooth and stress-free. 📱 Smart Technology for Smart Care Our custom-built patient app enhances communication, simplifies check-ins, and improves care access. 🤝 Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team Work alongside in-house allied health professionals including a PCN Nurse and registered physiotherapist for truly integrated care. 🌟 Collegial Culture Join a welcoming, highly supportive clinic environment where innovation, autonomy, and compassion are at the core of what we do. Whether you're new to Kelowna or looking to shift into a more modern, patient-focused model of care—Genius Medical is the place to thrive. We’d love to meet you. Clinic tours available. Let’s talk about how we can support your ideal practice setup. Please apply through Health Match BC if you are interested! Clinic Address: 2755 Tutt Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Welcome to the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice A not-for-profit cooperative of Family Physicians from the Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland communities in BC, Canada. Learn More About Us → Member Login & Dashboard Become a Member Find Resources Quick Links For Members Family Physicians who are members UpToDate ↗ How to Get Access → For Prospective Members Family Physicians interested in the area or new to practice Pathways BC ↗ How to Get Access → For the rest of our community Patients, MOAs and other health professionals Most Recent → Archive → Quick Links Community Resources Join the waitlist for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, view health and wellness resources, and see a list of clinics in our community. Resources UpToDate Login CO Division Members can click here to login on the Divisions BC website and access UpToDate for free. UpToDate Division Member Login CO Division Members can login to our website to see Division resources, services, events, updates, etc. Log In Practice Here Are you a family physician interested in working in the Central Okanagan? Learn more about what it’s like to work here! Careers

Annual Reports Our Annual Reports provide a comprehensive overview of our organization's accomplishments, progress, and impact each year; they are a testament to our ongoing commitment to improving the care of patients and working with partners toward improving health in our community. 2024-2025 Annual Report Annual Report | Co-Operative April 2024 - March 2025 From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, the Division Find a Family Doctor Program attached 9,843 patients to a family doctor. 14 new physicians came to the area, for a total of 348 members. 8 new clinics opened their doors in the Central Okanagan. The launch of the Clinic Grant Program supported 22 clinics and 87 providers with nearly $70,000 in funding, empowering clinics to lead projects in MOA development, planetary health and cultural safety. Annual Report | Co-Operative April 2023 - March 2024 During the April 2023 to March 2024 year, we welcomed 27 new members to our area for a total of 358 physician members, From April 2023 to March 2024, 15 family physicians participated in the attachment program, attaching 1115 patients, During the April 2023 to March 2024 year we hosted 5 CME events, 3 PCN Team-Based Care events, 2 Long-Term Care events, 2 networking events, 1 MOA event, and 1 winter social event. 12 editions of the member newsletter were sent. 2023-2024 Annual Report 2022-2023 Annual Report Annual Report | Co-Operative April 2022 - March 2023 From April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the Division Find a Family Doctor Program attached 2,597 patients to a family doctor or nurse practitioner. 21 physicians were recruited to longitudinal family practice. 15 physicians retired from longitudinal family practice. Pathways continues to be an excellent clinical tool with over 100,320 local page views this year, providing information about local specialists and clinics, referral forms, physician resources and patient information handouts. Annual Report | Co-Operative April 2021 - March 2022 During the March 2021 to March 2022 year, we had 11 Newsletter editions. From April 2021 to March 2022, we were fortunate enough to recruit 6 full-time Physicians, and 5 Locum Physicians. We also had 12 Physicians retire from April 2021 to March 2022. From March 2021 to March 2022, we have attached 3,772 patients and we will continue our efforts to attach as many patients as practitioner capacity allows. Since July 2021, our program has had a waitlist of patients due to the limited number of physicians able to attach. 2021-2022 Annual Report 2020-2021 Annual Report Annual Report | Co-Operative March 2020 - March 2021 From March 2020 to March 2021, we were fortunate enough to recruit 14 full-time Physicians, 3 part-time Physicians and 3 Locum Physicians. We also had 7 Physicians retire and we are expecting higher-than-usual retirements in 2021 We are always reviewing and improving our “Red Carpet” recruitment program including our recruitment advertisements on HealthMatch and our Central Okanagan Division website From March, 2020 to March 2021, we have attached 5,592 patients with a family doctor and will continue our efforts to attach as many patients as capacity allows. We are looking to move the program from a paper/mail/fax base program to an online HIPAA-compliant form. Mail and fax will remain an option for community residents who need it. Annual Report | Co-Operative June 2019 - March 2020 From June 2019 to March 2020, we recruited 12 full-time & 1 part-time Physician and 3 Locum Physicians, during this same time 12 Physicians retired. The Find a Family Doctor program attached 3,042 people between June, 2019 to March 2020. Pathways continues to be an important clinical tool, with over 400 Central Okanagan users accessing an average of 1800 page views every week this year. By January 2020, the Streamlining LTC Admission Process Project was fully implemented. The Ministry of Health endorsed and approved the Central Okanagan Primary Care Network (PCN) plan in January 2020. Our PCN plan includes an investment of 37 Nurses and 19 Allied Health team members over a 3-year period. 2019-2020 Annual Report 2018-2019 Annual Report Annual Report | Co-Operative November 2018 - March 2019 The Division has transitioned from a non-profit society to a co-operative organization. Recruitment efforts for November 2018 to March 2019 has seen 4 FT GP’s added to the Division attaching patients and 3 FT GPs recruited to start later in 2019 Continuing to improve on the “Red Carpet” program for physician recruitment created to assist visiting physicians looking for Family Practice opportunities. The NEW “Find A Family Doctor” program began on August 16th, 2018. This was created from the base idea of the “A GPforMe” program. Our aim is to have capacity to attach between 5,000 and 10,000 people to family physicians. The Community Services section of Pathways has been refined to support primary care providers in the growing trend of social prescribing. Public access to Community Services to launch in the fall of 2019 for Central Okanagan users. Annual Report | Society April 2017 - March 2018 Coming soon 2017-2018 (coming soon) 2016-2017 Annual Report Annual Report | Society April 2016 - March 2017 This year was the final year of "A GP for Me" Program (2013-2017). Over 1700 seniors were attached to family physicians during the i mplementation of the Mobile Assessment Unit prior to it closing in March 2017 14 physicians were recruited to the community from April 2016 to March 2017. On Pathways, Central Okanagan members are averaging 1000 page views per week. From the start of the Long Term Care Initiative (previously called RCI) in September 2015, there has been a steady increase in participating doctors (68% to 82%) who agree to work toward the 5 best practices. Annual Report | Society April 2015 - March 2016 10 Physicians recruited to the community within April 2015 to March 2016. Pathways was implemented in the Central Okanagan Division this year. Successes include: 154 specialists entered into the data base, 99 Family practitioner surveyed and entered, 97 active users. Continued collaboration with partners towards the goal of lasting change on inactivity levels using Exercise is Medicine and the Exercise Prescription. As of March 31, 2016 the year-end total is 251 prescriptions written. The grand total since Rx Ex inception is 352 prescriptions written by 72 GP’s. (Oct 2014 to March 2016) 2015-2016 Annual Report Annual Report | Society April 2014 - March 2015 Projects this year included: A GP FOR Me, Shared Care Mental Health, Shared Care Gastroenterology, Shared Care Geriatric Mental Health, Shared Care Residential Care, Shared Care Dermatology, Child and Youth Mental Health, Transitions In Care, Low Risk FP Obstetrics Service, Shared Care Diagnostic Imaging, Health Promotions, & Shared Care Maternity and Child. 2014-2015 Annual Report Annual Report | Society April 2013 - March 2014 Coming Soon 2013-2014 (coming soon) 2012-2013 Annual Report Annual Report | Society April 2012 - March 2013 This year GPSC launched the "A GP For Me" initiative (GP4ME). We partnered with local psychiatrists to improve access to one-time psychiatric services and with Gastroenterologists to improve triage and waitlist management for colon screening and GI referrals. We initiated an innovative pilot test to improve access to Dermatology using online technology. Our community continues to benefit from improved access to diagnostic imaging such as CT, U/S and MRI. Annual Report | Society April 2011 - March 2012 Our membership grew from 149 to 169 this year. In response to feedback from our members’ and requests for support, we started initiatives in mental health, gastroenterology and unattached patients. The Division newsletter was introduced to share information relevant to family practice in the Central Okanagan region. 2011-2012 Annual Report 2010-2011 Annual Report Annual Report | Society July 2010 - March 2011 Welcome to the first Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice Annual Report. Since incorporating in July 2010, it has become clear that together we can make a positive difference to primary health care through hard work and partnerships with our health authority and community. We have begun to accomplish many good things including improved access to diagnostic imaging for urgent case management, increased parking for physicians who maintain privileges at Kelowna General Hospital, group purchasing prices for office supplies, and continuing medical education events. Looking ahead, there will be many other opportunities to improve patient care while supporting our community of GPs to create a sustainable healthcare system for us all.

Our Impact Since our inception as a nonprofit organization in 2010, the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice has had a profound impact on the healthcare landscape of the region. By fostering collaboration among primary care providers, advocating for improved healthcare policies, and promoting innovative models of care, the division has significantly enhanced the quality of primary care services in Central Okanagan. Programs Projects 355 Physician Members 47 Family Practice Clinics 12 Specialty Clinics Projects Find a Family Doctor The Central Okanagan Division's Find a Family Doctor program, which operated from 2018 to 2023 before transitioning to the provincial HealthConnect Registry centralized system, has made significant strides in connecting patients without a family doctor to physicians in the community. This report provides an overview of the program's accomplishments and its impact on improving access to primary healthcare services. Introduction: The Find a Family Doctor program was launched in 2018 with the primary goal of addressing the longstanding issue of patients in the Central Okanagan region lacking access to a family physician. The program was designed to bridge this gap by actively attaching patients to available family physicians in the community. It operated for five years before transitioning to a more advanced online system while still retaining traditional methods like mail and fax for those who needed them. Key Achievements: Initial Attachments (August 2018 - March 2021): During this period, the program successfully attached 10,881 patients to family physicians. The most significant progress was made from March 2020 to March 2021, with 5,592 patients successfully attached, demonstrating the program's growing efficiency, especially in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Transition to Online System (March 2021 - March 2022): The program took a significant step towards modernization by moving from a paper/mail/fax-based system to an online HIPAA-compliant form. Despite the challenges posed by this transition, the program managed to attach 3,772 out of 12,464 patients during this year. Recent Attachments (April 2022 - March 2023): From April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, the program continued to attach patients, successfully connecting 2,597 out of 14,071 patients to family physicians. During this period, 27 family physicians accepted new patients, and the program consistently attached up to 100 patients monthly. Challenges and Considerations: Despite the program's success, several challenges need to be addressed: Waitlist: Since July 2021, the program has had a waitlist of patients due to the limited number of physicians available to attach patients. This highlights the ongoing need for more healthcare providers in the region. Capacity Constraints: The program has attached as many patients as capacity allowed. Addressing this issue necessitates the recruitment and retention of additional family physicians to meet the growing demand. Accessibility: While the program has transitioned to an online system, it's essential to ensure that traditional methods like mail and fax remain available for community residents who may have limited access to technology. Conclusion: The Find a Family Doctor program in the Central Okanagan Division has made substantial progress in connecting patients with family physicians, significantly improving access to primary healthcare services in the region. The transition to an online system demonstrates a commitment to modernization and efficiency. However, the program still faces challenges related to physician availability and patient waitlists, underscoring the ongoing need for concerted efforts to recruit and retain healthcare providers. As the program transitions to the provincial HealthConnect Registry centralized system, it is hoped that it will continue to build on its successes and work towards ensuring that every resident in the region has access to essential primary healthcare services. A GP For Me - Evaluation Findings Within the time frame of A GP for Me (2013-2017), Central Okanagan physicians attached 15,380 patients. The A GP for Me project successfully implemented six strategies which resulted in 11,499 of these new attachments, while the remaining 4,331 of the new attachments were the result of the normal attachment rates of physicians in the community. Stakeholders identified the biggest impact of the project to be the development and implementation of the Mobile Assessment Unit, and subsequent attachment of over one thousand 65+ year old patients. In addition, the Division has recruited 20 new providers, some of whom will be attaching patients and providing longitudinal patient care for years to come. Key findings include: Enhanced Physician-Patient Relationships. A media campaign was developed and launched. The campaign was designed to educate the public regarding the importance of having a relationship with their GP and how to best prepare for appointments Physicians’ awareness of the campaign was moderate; between 10-15% of physicians attributed improved patient preparation and increased patient visits when appropriate to the effect of the campaign. Expanded Community Services/Health System Network. Following considerable effort to improve public access to local community health resources, the project prioritised the implementation of FETCH (For Everything That’s Community Health). Still in development, as supported by extension funding, is the live release and an event to introduce physicians, their office staff and community partners to the CODFP Fetch website. Targeted attachment efforts and develop a patient/GP matching registry & Establish a Mobile Assessment Unit (MAU). Targeted to older adults (65+); using a patient/GP matching registry and MAU mode. 54 physicians attached 1206 patients.. Patients were connected to community resources if required while waiting for attachment. Increased Physician and Locum Supply. 20 physicians were recruited to the Central Okanagan during A GP for Me. 17 new physicians began practicing and 3 new recruits are expected by October 2016. 8,900 new patients were attached or prevented from becoming unattached as a result of 11 of the 17 newly recruited physicians attaching patients for longitudinal care Over the course of the project, 10 physicians were provided with a “Red Carpet Welcome”. Built Office Capacity. The Division partnered with the Practice Support Program to support physicians. 11 education and engagement events were held for local physicians and MOAs. Peer Mentor MOA team formed to support offices throughout the community. The most significant changes resulting from the A GP for Me project included increased attachment, particularly of older adults within the community. In addition, the project has fostered an increased understanding and awareness of the challenges facing primary care, as well as improved relationships between physicians, the Division, and strategic partners. Factors that contributed to the success of the project included strong and engaged physician leadership at the steering committee and working group level as well as increased face-to-face engagement of the physicians’’ office staff. This engagement enabled the Division to reach many members, and include them in the core activities such as the physician registry and education events. The project was also supported by a collaborative approach to the work, notably the inclusion of the health authority and community partners. Lastly, the project benefited from a strong backbone of support from the Division staff team. Child & Youth Mental Health The CYMHSU Collaborative, funded by the Shared Care Committee with support from the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC, involves multiple organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support in the Interior Health region. More than 150 individuals including family doctors, psychiatrists, pediatricians, social workers, school counselors, substance use counselors, Aboriginal groups, advocates, parents, youth, RCMP officers, health administrators, and others are involved in the Collaborative. The Central Okanagan Children and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative includes Family Physicians, Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, Kelowna General Hospital, Canadian Mental Health Association, Social Workers, Ministry of Children and Families, ImpactBC, School District #23, Bridge Youth and Family Services, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, FORCE Society, Interior Health, Kelowna Community Resources, Central Okanagan Regional District, Westbank First Nations, The Core Kelowna, youth, parents and family members. Youth and parents – through FORCE – provide leadership to the Collaborative, and participate in all aspects from Steering Committee, Working Groups and Local Action Teams. The leadership and participation of youth and parents has been identified as the biggest gem of the Collaborative. Dermatology What is Teledermatology? Teledermatology is a Shared Care initiative that is using digital technology and aspects of the Internet to improve access to dermatological consults for family physicians in urban, remote, and isolated communities in BC through the ConsultDerm system. - All dermatology consults are tracked and answered. - No consult is lost or delayed. - Past consults are readily retrievable. - All health care providers in BC can access the system. - No specialized software is needed. - The system interface is easy to use. - The database is secure and confidential. Teledermatology in BC: - Currently used by more than 244 BC family physicians and 4 Dermatologists - More than 340 consults completed to date - There are 2 prototype sites in BC, including: 1) Salt Spring Island. 2) Central Okanagan, through a partnership with the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice. Diagnostic Imaging An example of our work in the community: The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice has adopted the Triple Aim approach for all of our initiatives. The Triple Aim considers: patient outcomes, patient/provider experience and system sustainability. Below is an example of one of our initiatives. Improving patient access to ultrasound and CT imaging Our first initiative sponsored by the Shared Care Committee was a partnership between the CO Division, local radiologists and Interior Health. As a result of this partnership we improved access for patients requiring urgent access to ultrasound and CT imaging, improved the ability to triage patients and improved the management of the waitlist. Ultimately we improved patient care, decreased frustrations when accessing imaging and improved knowledge and awareness of system constraints so patients and physicians can appropriately choose diagnostic options. A story from a family doctor: "My patient, who had fallen and hit his head came into my office complaining of confusion, dizziness and overall just not feeling well. I decided to watch the symptoms for a day or two and when the patient returned still feeling not well, immediately requested a CT head scan and identified that it was needed within 48 hours. The scan was done in the requested time frame and immediately upon seeing the results; the radiologist referred the patient to ER. Surgery was done the next day as the CT scan had revealed a large bilateral hematoma. My patient’s outcomes were good and the new process supported me the way I needed it to." Nurse In Practice Several Kelowna-region family doctors are welcoming nurses to their practice teams, to expand access and support more patients with their health needs. Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick and Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson announced a new “nurse-in-practice” initiative in the region today. Six family doctors’ offices have expressed interest in bringing nurses into their practices – including licensed practical nurses and registered nurses – through new funding from the Province. Supported by the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice, the doctors are in the early stages of recruitment, with nurses expected to join their offices in the coming months. This initiative is part of a comprehensive primary and community care strategy in Kelowna which will improve access to care for Central Okanagan residents. In addition to nurses in primary care practices, it includes redesigning services to better support people with mental-health and substance-use concerns, a new Seniors Health and Wellness Centre, and targeted recruitment of family physicians. It is expected that at least 3,000 residents in the community who are currently without a family physician will be attached to a primary care provider through this multipronged strategy. The work in Kelowna is a collaborative effort among the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice, the Ministry of Health, Interior Health and the Doctors of BC to help connect more patients with primary care. The strategy builds on the division’s successful recruitment program, which has resulted in 11 family physicians moving to the area since 2015, and represents about 11,000 people newly attached to a family doctor. A further seven physicians are committed to starting practice this year in the area, with more having expressed interested in relocating to the Central Okanagan. A key part of getting connected to a primary care provider is having a process to match patients with providers accepting new patients as capacity becomes available. To support this, the Province will establish a dedicated contact number for Central Okanagan residents without a family doctor, which will be in place by June 2017. The nurse-in-practice initiative is part of the ministry’s work with physicians and health authorities to enhance primary and community care across the province. To bring nurses into their practice, doctors complete an assessment of their overall patient population to determine what services and skill sets are most needed in their practice, and which type of nurse would best complement their team. It is anticipated that as nurses are recruited and join practices, practices will have more capacity to care for patients with complex health needs and take on new patients. On April 3, 2017, Health Minister Terry Lake made a $90-million funding announcement to support the expansion of team-based primary care throughout the province over the next three years, which includes the nurse-in-practice initiative. Teams and networks of primary-care providers are at the centre of the new model, with strong connections to new specialized community care services provided by health authorities. Targeted investments to support the implementation of the ministry’s strategic priorities are made possible with a $4.2 billion budget lift in the ministry’s budget over the next three years. Quotes: Premier Christy Clark – “The way we deliver health care is changing. Having nurses work alongside family physicians means more day-to-day help for doctors – and better care for their patients.” Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country – “Through the nurse-in-practice initiative, family doctors will be able to draw on the expertise of the more than 55,000 nurses in B.C. to create a well-rounded team of health-care providers who are best positioned to treat a range of health-care needs. I am eager to see how the initiative takes shape in Kelowna and beyond.” Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission – “Nurses play a key role in our health-care team. I look forward to welcoming nurses into doctors’ offices throughout the community, and I know that Kelowna residents will benefit from this new partnership.” Dr. Janet Evans, Kelowna family physician – "I'm excited to take part in this opportunity to add a nurse to the clinic. This represents a future model of primary care that will help me provide an innovative approach for my patients.” Glenn McRae, chief nursing officer, Interior Health – “We are pleased to support the nurse-in-practice initiative. It’s a creative endeavour and a great example of how we can work together to improve the quality of primary health-care services in our communities.” Dr. Alan Ruddiman, president, Doctors of BC – “Doctors of BC is committed to making a positive difference to provide greater access to care for patients. We are pleased to partner with government on the nurse-in-practice initiative, which is just one example of how doctors around the province are supporting team-based care.” Seniors Health and Wellness Centre A Seniors Health and Wellness Centre that has opened in the Central Okanagan is benefiting those with frailty and age-related medical conditions through a multi-disciplinary approach and access to specialist services. “With a growing, ageing population, services need to keep up with increased demand,” said Premier Christy Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna. “Because we’ve stuck to our plan, we’re able to afford record investments in health and seniors care, like the new Seniors Health and Wellness Centre in Kelowna.” “The new Seniors Health and Wellness Centre further strengthens seniors care by drawing on experts and team members from a number of different disciplines to care for clients. Working together, these teams promote an individual’s independence by stabilizing their age-related symptoms and connecting them with appropriate services and supports in the community,” said Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson. A partnership between Interior Health and the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice, the centre is located in Kelowna within the Cottonwoods Care Centre. Referrals may be made through family doctors or nurse practitioners. “More than 22 per cent of residents within Interior Health are over 65 years, and that number is on the rise,” said Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. “Enhanced community care and improved access to specialized services will help ensure seniors with complex care needs continue to receive the care they require now and in the coming years.” Services include a multidisciplinary assessment, short-term therapeutic interventions and access to a geriatrician and family doctors with a special interest in geriatrics. The collaborative team, including nursing, pharmacy and allied health professionals (such as physiotherapists, dietitians, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and social workers) provides targeted assessment and planning services. In addition to health assessment and treatments, the centre will provide education and connections to other community services to help seniors access programs promoting health and wellness, helping them live independently for as long as possible. “The level of support offered through the new model will help seniors age in place while reducing emergency department visits, preventing hospital admissions, and avoiding premature placement in long term care facilities,” said Interior Health Board Chair John O’Fee. The centre was made possible by the work of a team of partners who came together in the Central Okanagan to identify health gaps, priority areas, and possible solutions. Called the Local Action Team, this group included representation from the Ministry of Health; Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice; Interior Health; Patient Voices Network; United Way; and Baptist Housing. Seniors care measured high on the list of priorities, and specialized services and increased collaboration were identified as important areas to focus on. “The Ministry of Health asked the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice and Interior Health to work together toward excellence in seniors' care in our communities,” said Dr. Gayle Klammer, Central Okanagan Division member and co-chair of the Local Action Team and Implementation Team. “The Seniors Health and Wellness Centre is the first step, offering comprehensive assessment and short-term follow-up by a team including physicians and allied health professionals." “We strive to create seamless care with community seniors' services,” added Dr. Michele Thomasse, a member of the Local Action Team and the Central Okanagan Division. “The centre’s multidisciplinary approach enables us to leverage the expertise of the geriatricians and family physicians working together at the centre to increase capacity and improve patient outcomes. “This centre allows us to provide seniors with the best possible assessments and care in a team environment," said Central Okanagan Division member Dr. Cara Wall, one of the doctors working within the centre. “This is an excellent opportunity to develop additional knowledge and skills within the family physician community while working closely with the geriatrician and other team members,” explained Dr. Sohayl Ghadirian, a Central Okanagan Division board member who also sees patients in the centre. The Seniors Health and Wellness Centre model will also be introduced in Kamloops this spring as part of the Northills Centre Interior Health Primary and Community Care Services. The new specialized services provided by Interior Health support the Ministry of Health’s strategic direction, which focuses on a more integrated system of primary and community care that better meets the needs of patients, including seniors with frailty and complex medical conditions. Cedar Sage Health and Wellness Patients experiencing a mental health challenge will be able to see a team of specially trained clinicians at Interior Health’s (IH) newly opened Cedar Sage Health and Wellness clinic in downtown Kelowna. “People living with mental health and substance use challenges need access to a support network in their own community,” said Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Judy Darcy. “With this new clinic in place, people in the Kelowna region will be able to connect with holistic mental health and substance use supports that will help them along their road to recovery and healing.” This unique service, located in the IH Community Health & Services Centre (CHSC), is the result of a collaborative effort between IH, the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice and local Aboriginal partners to fill a need for health care services combined with mental health supports under one roof. “This new clinic is an excellent example of team-based care that places patients at the centre of the health services provided,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “At Cedar Sage, this approach means a patient facing mental health and substance use challenges can receive support from a variety of health-care providers and the team has strong collaboration to make sure their work best to meets the individual needs of the patients.” At the clinic, an interdisciplinary team of mental health and substance use (MHSU) clinicians and physicians provide trauma-informed short-term, team-based care to higher functioning individuals experiencing a mental health illness. “The clinic is designed for people living with mental health conditions or substance use who are facing new challenges and are struggling to cope,” said IH Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane. “The clinic’s goal is to support the client so that she/he can effectively address the challenge before it impairs their health.” The clinic was named Cedar Sage after consultation with Aboriginal communities. Both cedar and sage are commonly used in smudging ceremonies and promote protection, clarification, blessings and healing. They are also used in Aboriginal medicine and other healing practices. IH Aboriginal Health Corporate Director Brad Anderson said engaging Aboriginal voices in the development of the services and the design of the clinic space demonstrates IH’s ongoing commitment to reducing barriers for Aboriginal patients. “Our Aboriginal partners were also involved in finding the right name for the clinic in an effort to encourage and help Aboriginal patients feel comfortable when accessing health services.” At this time, the clinic is available to individuals who have a family physician with referrals being made by family physicians and nurse practitioners. As the clinic becomes fully operational, it will provide care for individuals without a family physician. At that time, patients will be able to refer themselves or be referred by their family or other community services. “The development of the Cedar Sage Clinic shows what great accomplishments we can achieve with collaboration between stakeholders,” said Divisions of Family Practice Lead Dr. Michael Koss. “This clinic offers unique services that will greatly benefit the residents of the Central Okanagan.” Cedar Sage will serve approximately 30 patients a day with assessment and care provided by a team that includes physicians, counsellors, social work, nursing and medical office assistants. The clinic is located on the second floor of the CHSC and is currently open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with plans to extend hours into the evening and weekends. https://www.interiorhealth.ca/locations/cedar-sage-health-wellness-centre Gastrinal-Intestinal (GI) The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice (COD) engaged in dialogue with its members, local gastroenterologists and IH Ambulatory Care Managers at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and identified an opportunity to improve the referral and wait-time management process for endoscopic procedures. Further discussion with the Kelowna Gastroenterology (GI) department determined a pressing need to address communication between family practice offices and GI services. The scope of this project was limited to gastroenterologists, family practice and the KGH Ambulatory Care GI lab. This work coincided with KGH Ambulatory Care GI wait-time work already in progress. A collaborative GI Steering Committee was formed. The COD, family physicians, GI specialists, and KGH Ambulatory Care worked together in order to improve the health system process of referral and waitlist management for endoscopic procedures. Work on this project commenced with the goal of providing timely access to GI care. Three key issues were addressed: unknown wait times for GI services unknown wait times for diagnostic endoscopy at KGH incomplete referrals received by GI offices The intended outcome was to address the existing backlog, streamline the referral process, and to improve communication between Family Physicians and Gastroenterologists. The ultimate goal was to reduce patient wait times for GI appointments and procedures. The steering committee identified that incomplete / inappropriate referrals were impeding the ability of the GI Clinic to accurately triage incoming referrals. Gastroenterologists, family doctors and the Manager of Ambulatory Care co-developed a referral form based on best evidence to align referrals to gastroenterology with supporting diagnostics and/or information that enables gastroenterologists to assess urgency level. Gastroenterologists and KGH Ambulatory Care Management reviewed national and provincial documents to identify benchmark targets for GI conditions. A new booking form was developed by KGH Administration which utilizes BC Surgical Patient Registry codes and their associated wait time targets. The new GI Referral Form was piloted by 41 Family Physicians as part of field test held April/May 2013. A Feedback Form was developed for use by Gastroenterologists to assess whether there was sufficient information to accurately triage patients within the guidelines. The field test compared referrals from Family Physicians who used the new Referral Form and those who did not. GI Associates Office Manager coordinated collection of information from 3 Gastroenterologists involved in the field test. A total of 110 referrals were reviewed; 52 referrals used the new GI Referral Form and 58 referrals were sent in the typical manner of a referral letter/fax. The results of the field test were entered into excel and analyzed. An online survey was developed, pretested and disseminated to the 41 Family Physicians who agreed to trial the Form. 11 Family Physicians completed the survey (27% response rate). Key Informant interviews were conducted with 3 Family Physicians, 2 Gastroenterologists, the Office Manager of GI Associates and the Ambulatory Care Manager. Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACE) Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACE) is a prototype program designed to increase family physician access to specialist consultation and to improve communication and knowledge transfer between different care providers. Physicians are able to reach out to designated specialists by phone for brief telephone consultations with the expectation of contacting a specialist within a two hour window. The program currently exists in Providence Health Care and Northern Interior Health, with a number of disciplines already participating. Chronic pain specialists participating in RACE also providing consults to physicians within the Fraser Health Authority. This project will aim to bring together a number of stakeholder groups to develop a RACE program for the Central Okanagan area. The program will start by engaging with all specialties including but not limited to: Obstetricians, Radiologists, Endocrinologists, Physiatrists, and Orthopedic Surgeons. Once we have established a base of specialties we will quickly move to a second phase which the goal of engaging regional partners in other areas of IH. Our intent is to align outcomes to better support doctors throughout Interior Health. Orthopedics and Phystiatry – Project Overview Ortho-reconstruction procedures account for 2 of the top 10 reasons for admission to Kelowna General Hospital. With the disproportionate number of seniors in the Central Okanagan, it is anticipated that demand on Orthopedic Surgeons and related specialties will continue to increase. Initial engagement with Physiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Allied Health professionals indicates a desire to concentrate on improved quality of care of the elderly, pre and post-surgery. In focus would be fall prevention, pre and post-operative care, musculoskeletal considerations (MSK) and related comorbidities. Where appropriate the project will seek to leverage the MSK Practice Support Program Module. Some of the current gaps or issues include: Significant wait times for ortho-reconstruction consultation and procedures An identified desire to increase patient knowledge around more effectively managing musculoskeletal considerations while awaiting ortho-reconstruction procedures Fall prevention awareness both in the community. Overlaps with ongoing polypharmacy and geriatric mental health work exist. The purpose of this initiative is to: Conduct a current state assessment to identify areas of practice which work collaboratively to provide care for ortho-reconstruction patients Identify processes to provide better patient care (including pain management) for patients awaiting ortho-reconstruction procedures Identify and support linkages to the third initiative (Health Promotions) which aims to help patients lead healthier lifestyles, with the long term goal of reducing or delaying the number of ortho-reconstruction procedures required in the Central Okanagan For further information regarding either of these two projects, please contact Tracy Head at 250-826-5857 PIC – Orthopedics and Psychiatry Ortho-reconstruction procedures account for 2 of the top 10 reasons for admission to Kelowna General Hospital. With the disproportionate number of seniors in the Central Okanagan, it is anticipated that demand on Orthopedic Surgeons and related specialties will continue to increase. Initial engagement with Physiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Allied Health professionals indicates a desire to concentrate on improved quality of care of the elderly, pre and post-surgery. In focus will be fall prevention, pre and post-operative care, musculoskeletal considerations (MSK) and related comorbidities. Where appropriate the project will seek to leverage the MSK Practice Support Program Module. PIC - Health Promotion Since October 2012 the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice has been working on a Health Promotions Project. This project was undertaken to address the incidence of chronic disease and other illnesses related to lifestyle. The focus of the project has been working with specialists and family physicians to develop a coalition including community partners. This work has been completed with the aim of improving the health and well-being of our community through education around healthy lifestyle choices. Aspects of this include considering our access to food and activity, with the goal that the "Central Okanagan is the healthiest community in Canada". New Shared Care resources will enable Health Promotions work to continue with a specific focus on: healthy lifestyles for seniors, which aligns with our proposed Orthopedics and Physiatry project and our GP for Me Project chronic disease, which also aligns with the GP for Me Initiative. development of a Physician Toolkit: a set of tools for doctors to use in their offices in real time using evidence based patient self-management principles such as the 5As. establish community links for redirection to specific local materials or services PIC - RACE Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACE) is a prototype program designed to increase family physician access to specialist consultation and to improve communication and knowledge transfer between different care providers. This project will aim to bring together a number of stakeholder groups to develop a RACE program for the Central Okanagan area. The program will start by engaging with all specialties including but not limited to: Obstetricians, Radiologists, Endocrinologists, Physiatrists, and Orthopedic Surgeons. Once we have established a base of specialties we will quickly move to a second phase which the goal of engaging regional partners in other areas of IH. Our intent is to work closely with the Interdivisional Strategic Council and expand as capacity permits. Kootenay Boundary has already received funding for a similar RACE project. Our intent is to align outcomes to better support doctors throughout Interior Health. Mental Health Improving access to one time psychiatric assessments for patients followed by family doctors. Obstetrics Providing support for family doctors who deliver babies including: coverage, working with specialist colleagues, patients who do not have a family doctor and retaining family doctors for this necessary community resource.

Medical Office Assistant Opportunities Please note that the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice will conduct initial screening of candidates on behalf of the clinic before providing your resume with contact information to the clinic for their consideration. We believe equity, diversity and inclusion are essential for the clinics we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone – no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status – should have equitable access to jobs and opportunities. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates, and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. Medical Office Assistant - Multiple Locations Medical Office Assistant - Multiple Locations View Job

Newsletter Our newsletter, the Divisional Digest , provides CME reminders, updates on Division services and programs, and helpful clinical information 1-2 times per month. It is sent via email as a brief e-newsletter with short summaries articles that link to full articles on this website . On This Page Most Recent Articles Where to Find Older Articles Most Recent Articles Newsletter articles from the past 60 days can be found here. Note that although they are publicly available, they are intended primarily for our local medical community. 1 Page 1 Feb 24, 2026 Annual Safe Practice Management Conference: Managing Complex Patient Requests | April 10 Learn strategies to manage patient requests for opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and antimicrobials while supporting patient goals of care. This virtual 4-hour conference combines asynchronous lectures and a one-day interactive session, offering up to 9 CME credits for clinicians, administrators, and regulators. Read more > Read More Feb 24, 2026 HQBC Virtual Physician Education Session: Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics (AUA) in LTC | March 11 Learn evidence-based approaches for using antipsychotics in dementia and strategies to reduce inappropriate prescribing in long-term care. Join Dr. Bryan Chow and HQBC for this practical virtual education session on March 11. Read more > Read More Feb 24, 2026 QuitNow Tobacco & Vaping Cessation Support: Referral, Training & Patient Resources Family physicians can now use QuitNow’s secure referral portal to connect patients with free tobacco and vaping cessation coaching and structured follow-up support. Provider education sessions and downloadable clinic resources are also available to strengthen in-practice cessation care. Read more > Read More Feb 24, 2026 LTC CME: A Geriatrician’s Approach to Safe Prescribing | March 3 Join us at our upcoming Long-Term Care CME event with geriatrician Dr. Samir Sinha, focusing on safe prescribing and de-prescribing in older adults, including those living with dementia. Learn practical strategies to reduce medication burden, minimize risks, and improve patient outcomes in both home and long-term care settings. Read more > Read More Feb 24, 2026 Thrive Okanagan: Supporting Patient Care Through Community Collaboration See how Thrive Okanagan, a KGH Foundation initiative, is connecting community partners, healthcare providers, and non-profits to improve health and well-being in the Central Okanagan. Explore their latest videos highlighting work in primary care, physical literacy, and coordinated community supports that complement patient care, featuring insights from our very own Executive Director, Beth Whalley. Read more > Read More Feb 24, 2026 Maternity Care CME: Antibiotics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Join us for a maternity care CME session with Dr. Chelsea Elwood, focusing on the latest recommendations for antibiotic use and surgical site infection prevention in OB/GYN. This session is ideal for midwives, OB/GYNs, and family physicians with an interest in women’s health and antimicrobial stewardship. Read more > Read More 1 Page 1 Where to Find Older Articles Older newsletters are moved to the Newsletter Archive on a regular basis. This archive is only available to Central Okanagan Division members . Newsletter Archive

Vintage View Medical is a busy, traditional Physician-owned Family Practice in West Kelowna looking to add another valued member to our 6 Doctor team. You have the opportunity to build and shape your own practice, depending on your interests, with full support from experienced colleagues and our Admin team. We are well versed at this, having expanded with 3 new Doctors over the last 3 years (including 2 relocating from the UK) IMGs welcomed, we can offer supervision for Provisional Licensees. We do not offer a walk-in service so you will only see clinic patients. The clinic uses EMR records (Oscar Pro), and we are a teaching site for UBCO. We cross-cover each other’s patients and labs so there is no requirement for locums when you have time off. You can work towards whatever suits you and helps you achieve that great balance in home and work life. Vacation time is also flexible. We are supportive and will assist with billing if you are new to BC. Initially we have a fixed split for overhead however we offer the option to buy in to be a Joint Owner, allowing one of the lowest overhead costs in the area. Income is only dependent on how hard you would like to work and there is the ability to generate high earnings in the clinic. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss in more detail or arrange a clinic visit. We are a busy, traditional Physician-owned Family Practice in West Kelowna looking to add another valued member to our 6 Doctor team. You have the opportunity to build and shape your own practice, depending on your interests, with full support from experienced colleagues and our Admin team. We are well versed at this, having expanded with 3 new Doctors over the last 3 years (including 2 relocating from the UK). We do not offer a walk-in service so you will only see clinic patients. The clinic uses EMR records (Oscar Pro), and we are a teaching site for UBCO. We cross-cover each other’s patients and labs so there is no requirement for locums when you have time off. You can work towards whatever suits you and helps you achieve that great balance in home and work life. Vacation time is also flexible. Initially we have a fixed split for overhead however we offer the option to buy in to be a joint Owner, allowing one of the lowest overhead costs in the area. Oscar Pro Full time Oscar Pro EMR: MSP MSP Permanent Full time Full time FT or PT: Apply Now Apply Now Apply Now MSP < Back Vintage View Medical (IHA-11801) Apply Now West Kelowna, BC, Canada Permanent Position Type: FT or PT: Full time 30% Overhead Split: MSP Compensation: Oscar Pro EMR: Summary: Vintage View Medical is a busy, traditional Physician-owned Family Practice in West Kelowna looking to add another valued member to our 6 Doctor team. You have the opportunity to build and shape your own practice, depending on your interests, with full support from experienced colleagues and our Admin team. We are well versed at this, having expanded with 3 new Doctors over the last 3 years (including 2 relocating from the UK) IMGs welcomed, we can offer supervision for Provisional Licensees. We do not offer a walk-in service so you will only see clinic patients. The clinic uses EMR records (Oscar Pro), and we are a teaching site for UBCO. We cross-cover each other’s patients and labs so there is no requirement for locums when you have time off. You can work towards whatever suits you and helps you achieve that great balance in home and work life. Vacation time is also flexible. We are supportive and will assist with billing if you are new to BC. Initially we have a fixed split for overhead however we offer the option to buy in to be a Joint Owner, allowing one of the lowest overhead costs in the area. Income is only dependent on how hard you would like to work and there is the ability to generate high earnings in the clinic. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss in more detail or arrange a clinic visit. We are a busy, traditional Physician-owned Family Practice in West Kelowna looking to add another valued member to our 6 Doctor team. You have the opportunity to build and shape your own practice, depending on your interests, with full support from experienced colleagues and our Admin team. We are well versed at this, having expanded with 3 new Doctors over the last 3 years (including 2 relocating from the UK). We do not offer a walk-in service so you will only see clinic patients. The clinic uses EMR records (Oscar Pro), and we are a teaching site for UBCO. We cross-cover each other’s patients and labs so there is no requirement for locums when you have time off. You can work towards whatever suits you and helps you achieve that great balance in home and work life. Vacation time is also flexible. Initially we have a fixed split for overhead however we offer the option to buy in to be a joint Owner, allowing one of the lowest overhead costs in the area. Clinic Address: 107-3500 Carrington Rd, West Kelowna, BC, Canada

We are a very busy, well-run, efficient clinic with great community support. Hours are flexible and could consist of a mix of In-person and Virtual care. Oscar Full time Oscar EMR: MSP MSP Locum Full time Full time FT or PT: Apply Now Apply Now Apply Now MSP < Back Guisachan Family Medicine - Dr. Herman Mentz (Dec 5 - 20, 2026) Apply Now Kelowna, BC, Canada Locum Position Type: FT or PT: Full time 25% Overhead Split: MSP Compensation: Oscar EMR: Summary: We are a very busy, well-run, efficient clinic with great community support. Hours are flexible and could consist of a mix of In-person and Virtual care. Clinic Address: 2395 Gordon Dr #105, Kelowna, BC V1W 3X7, Canada