Why Princeton?
Nestled at the meeting of the Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Princeton offers the best of small-town living with easy access to bigger cities — just 1.5 hours to Kelowna or Kamloops and 2.5 hours to Vancouver.
- Outdoor lifestyle: hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, and nearby provincial parks
- Strong sense of community with local shops, 2 pharmacies, lab and X-ray (at the hospital)
- Organized, collegial medical team and supportive town environment
- Excellent charting systems and manageable workload
Practice Details – Cascade Medical Centre
Join a team of six physicians at the Cascade Medical Centre, a full-service primary care clinic attached to Princeton General Hospital. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to shape a diverse, rewarding practice.
- General practice typically includes: clinic, emergency, inpatients, and long-term care
- Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- On-Call contribution required (ED or Doctor of the Day)
- Those not doing ER shifts are responsible for their own inpatients.
- Emergency Department: Sees approximately 17 patients per day.
- Overhead: $5,000–$6,000 per month
- Teaching: Medical student/resident teaching provided at this site — great opportunity to mentor future physicians.
- Special Interests: Addictions medicine practice available if desired.
- Certifications: PALS/ACLS/ATLS are assets but not mandatory.
- Flexible Options: Will consider accommodating a full-time Emergency Physician.
Compensation & Contract
- Estimated Gross Income: $400,000–$600,000
- Alternate Payment Plan (APP) for the ED: The compensation rate for a 1.0 FTE in the ED is $366,046. Please note, compensation will vary based on ED FTE, and is accounted for in the estimated gross income above.
Rural Incentives:
- Recruitment bonus: $20,000
- Relocation: $9,000–$15,000 (based on move location)
- Retention bonus: $23,594.40 annually
- Rural CME: Up to $5,720/year after 4 years
- Student loan forgiveness programs may apply
Qualifications
- Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
Join Us in Princeton!
If you’re looking for a well-organized practice, strong team culture, and a fulfilling rural lifestyle, Princeton is the perfect fit. Enjoy the balance of a manageable workload, supportive colleagues, and time to experience all that this beautiful community has to offer.
Live, work, and play where others only vacation — it’s better here!
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration
400,000 - 600,000
Physician Overhead
$5000-$6000 approx
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
15.23%
Retention Flat Fee
$23,594
Relocation Funding Available
$9-15,000 dependant on move location
Recruitment Incentive
$20,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
Benefits and incentives are subject to change, and will need to be confirmed with the Health Authority. Supportive colleagues and community (minimal after-hours callback to ER)
