Position Summary

Shapedown BC is a multi-disciplinary, best practice, family-centred healthy living program that provides medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teenagers aged 6-17 years living with obesity or overweight with associated comorbidities.

The Kamloops Public Health Unit is seeking 1 Part Time Physician (family physician or pediatrician) to join the Interior Health Shapedown BC Program on a sessional basis. The physician will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to:

Responsibilities

• Review referral letters to ensure children/teens meet the eligibility criteria of the program
• Conduct the medical intake (in-person) with the child/teen including history and full exams
• Participate in care planning with the program dietitian and mental health professional
• Write assessment reports to be sent to referring providers
• Com...