Position Summary Work with a dedicated stroke team at Kelowna General Hospital, the regional centre for acute stroke and TIA care. As the main referral hub for Interior Health with a catchment of approximately 1 million people, our stroke program manages about 2,000 acute ischemic strokes each year and performs over 120 endovascular procedures. We have achieved some of the best outcomes in Canada and have a long history of using virtual care to support patients across the region. You will have access to high‑end neuroimaging, including a new 3T MRI and increased MRI capacity that improves brain imaging quality and turnaround times, a dedicated high‑speed CT scanner in the Emergency Department, and on‑site EEG/EMG. Provide acute stroke assessment and management in the Emergency Department, along with inpatient consults and follow‑up for hospitalized patients. Responsibilities Provide acute stroke assessment and management in the ED. Conduct inpatient consults for stroke patients. Perform follow‑up care for hospitalized patients. Qualifications Qualifications are not specified in the original posting. Applicants should be comfortable working in a high‑volume stroke setting and be able to manage acute stroke cases. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Stroke Neurologist - Locum
INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY
kelowna, kelowna
Published 27 days ago
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