Excellent Long Term General Practitioner Opportunity on Vancouver island

Head Medical; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time General Practitioner to join their practice in the Comox Valley, British Columbia. The role offers a supportive environment, collaboration with a team of physicians, and opportunities for teaching. Doctors retain 75% of patient billings, with an emphasis on care for families and marginalized communities. Ideal candidates will have a full medical license and experience in general practice.

Qualifications

• Full medical license to practice in British Columbia.
• Experience in a general practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general practice care as a full-time GP.
• Collaborate with other physicians and support staff.
• Engage in clinic operations and optimize billing with staff.
• Utilize EMR and support paperless operations.
• Participate in teaching and training opportunities.

Job description

Overview

Our client on Vancouver Island is now recruiting for another full time GP to join their thriving practice. The Comox Valley, known as 'Land of Plenty' has a temperate climate and a vibrant community with amenities such as cafes, pubs, restaurants, cinema, parks, and marina. The area offers a convenient lifestyle with minimal commute times and easy access to Nanaimo and Vancouver via Comox Airport. The Comox Valley is a world class destination with tourism, outdoor activities, and a ski resort (Mount Washington).

We are a two-site clinic, one in Courtenay and one in Comox. The practice supports a collegial environment with strong collaboration among physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general practice care as a full-time GP within a two-site clinic (Courtenay and Comox).
• Collaborate with a stable and cohesive group of colleagues (10 GPs and a dermatologist) and support staff; benefit from a collegial atmosphere and ongoing peer support.
• Engage in clinic operations such as billing optimization with staff and communication with MSP when uncertainty arises.
• Utilize EMR and contribute to ongoing optimization to support physicians and staff; the practice is moving toward near paperless operations.
• Participate in teaching and training opportunities with UBC training sites, medical students, and residents attached to the clinics.

Practice Details

• Doctors retain 75% of all patient billings.
• Currently 10 GPs and a dermatologist; the team supports families.
• 14,000 registered patients; emphasis on stable, long-term engagement.
• Focus areas include obstetrics/women's health, hospital work, urgent care, orthopaedics/MSK medicine, seniors health, and care for marginalised/LGBT communities.
• Turn-key facilities with fully supportive clinic staff; dedicated on-site support to streamline daily workflows and ensure clarity in billing with MSP.
• Both clinics are recognized as UBC training sites with ongoing involvement of medical students and residents.

What to Expect

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.