Family Physician - Private Clinic

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Medical Centre in Kelowna is offering a private family medicine opportunity through the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice. The site hosts two full-time physicians and one part-time physician, with a collaborative scheduling system to ensure continuous patient care and coverage during vacations or locum absences.

Affiliations with UBC and Health Connect Registry help maintain up-to-date practices, and the clinic features a modern facility, on-site parking, and a

Job description

The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice is pleased to share this private family practice opportunity on behalf of Bluebird Medical Centre. Interested physicians are encouraged to visit Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice for full details and application instructions, or search for the corresponding Health Match BC posting using reference number IHA-12799.

Location:

We are located in the beautiful Lower Mission, just a short walk to Bluebird Beach Park and South Beach Access. Our clinic shares a building with a range of healthcare services, including a dentist, orthodontist, urologist, pharmacy, and Dynacare Medical Laboratory. This convenient setup benefits our patients immensely.

Electronic Medical Record: Bluebird Medical Clinic

uses IntraHealth Profile and relies on electronic faxing and messaging to streamline communication and patient care. We are committed to becoming a completely paperless clinic, and have made significant strides to achieve this feat.

Clinic Website:

Our user-friendly website offers patients the convenience of booking appointments and submitting forms online, including GAD-7, PHQ-9, and the Adult ADHD self-screening tool. Patients can stay informed with the latest clinic updates, office policies, and pricing for services not covered by MSP. Our website also features a comprehensive collection of patient resources and provides an alternative way to contact our Medical Office Assistants.

Medical Office Assistants:

We are proud to have a dedicated team of MOAs who are friendly, efficient and professional. They play a key role in ensuring our clinic runs smoothly.

Teamwork: Bluebird Medical Clinic

has 2 full time physicians and 1 part time physician. Physicians have developed a collaborative scheduling system to ensure continuous care for our patients. When necessary, a physician will help clinic patients if their regular family physician is not available. We have also agreed to cover each other's vacation time when a locum physician is not available, helping maintain consistent and reliable care for our patients.

Evidence Based Medicine:

Our affiliation with UBC as a teaching clinic for Family Medicine residents and Medical Students keeps us up-to-date with the fast evolving principles of modern medicine. This commitment to education ensures our approach reflects the current standard practices.

Patient Centred Approach:

We pride ourselves in involving our patients in their care. By fostering open communication and shared-decision making, we ensure our patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their healthcare.

Comprehensive Medical Care:

We provide care for patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly. Additionally, some of our physicians continue providing care for patients after they transition to long-term care facilities.

Passing the Torch:

Our academic affiliation with UBC creates an optimal space for training new family physicians.

Clinic Highlights:

Welcome to a bright, modern practice featuring four fully equipped exam rooms, a dedicated procedure room, spacious reception area, kitchen, and a private washroom for staff. We offer free on-site parking, making it easy for both patients and physicians to access the clinic with ease. Patient care is provided in English, and we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all. This opportunity is flexible: you may establish a new practice or assume an existing panel, depending on your preferences and goals. The clinic benefits from an internal waitlist and accepts referrals through Health Connect Registry (HCR), ensuring strong patient flow from day one. Doctors cross cover each other or acquire a locum