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Island Health in Port Alberni is seeking a full-time locum family physician to cover maternity leave starting mid-January for about 5–6 months. You’ll join a central clinic with a supportive team and Med Access EMR. Long-term care opportunities exist but are not required.
Compensation includes a potential RSA uplift with a 7.98% fee premium, and 25% additional remuneration may apply, per RSA guidelines. This position is based in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island.
Seeking a full-time locum physician (4 days per week) to provide maternity leave coverage beginning in mid-January for approximately 5 to 6 months.
Join a centrally located clinic with a friendly and supportive team and Med Access EMR. Long-term care opportunities are available but are not required.
25%
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:Fee Premium: 7.98%
Port Alberni – located onthe unceded and traditional territories of the the Hupačasath and Tseshaht First Nations is Vancouver Island’s central communitycarved by glaciers, sheltered by mountains and surrounded by a beautiful ecosystem. The community features a temperate climate and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and ecotourism. The city ofPort Alberni includes local talents, private galleries and Indigenous art to create a vibrant art scene. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 70 or other private alternatives. This community has a perfect blend of natural living and communal support.
Locum Family Practice
Primary Care
Full licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC