Family Medicine

Northern Health - BC; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in Hazelton, BC, as a Family Practitioner to deliver essential OAT and primary care services, collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health while being part of a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree and Family Medicine specialization.
• Experience with OAT in rural settings required.
• Ability to manage a patient panel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide OAT and primary care services to patients.
• Maintain a minimum panel of 325 patients.
• Conduct outreach clinics at local health centres.

Skills

Understanding of OAT

Primary care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Family Medicine

Job description

Join to apply for the Family Medicine role at Northern Health - BC.

Northern Health is seeking a Family Practitioner to provide OAT and primary care services in Hazelton, BC. This position is 0.5 FTE, approximately 840-1050 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Have an understanding and familiarity with OAT in rural and remote settings.
• See 20 patients per month for maintenance OAT care, initiations, and inpatient consultations for OAT therapy as necessary.
• Maintain a minimum panel of 325 patients.
• Not required to be MRP for hospitalized patients.
• Not required to do on-call or emergency duties.

Team and Work Environment

The Wrinch Medical Staff provides full-scope care to the region, consisting of 10-12 Family Physicians, 1 GP-Anesthetist, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and 3 Registered Midwives, operating under a collaborative model of care.

In spring 2020, a Provider Partnership model was implemented, pairing each part-time GP with another provider for coverage and support, enhancing continuity and access to care. The selected candidate will be paired with an existing provider for smooth onboarding.

Teaching and Outreach

Hazelton values teaching, with ongoing rotations of Medical Students, Nurse Practitioner Students, Midwifery Students, and Medical Residents. Providers also participate in outreach clinics at on-reserve community health centres, often with scheduled learners.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care