Stroke Neurologist - Locum
Interior Health Authority • kelowna, Canada
Role Description
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...