Family Physician - Private Clinic

Interior Health Authority; Logan Lake; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Logan Lake Health Centre is seeking a full-time family practitioner for its primary care clinic in a progressive rural community. The position offers flexibility in appointment methods and the support of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Enjoy the benefits of living in a community rich in natural beauty and outdoor activities while making a significant impact in primary care.

Benefits

Leadership Development Opportunities

Multidisciplinary support team

Rural incentives for full-time practitioners

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Experience in rural health settings preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family medicine services to patients.
• Utilize telephone, onsite, or virtual methods for appointments.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Education

Medical Degree

Family Medicine Residency

Job description

Logan Lake Health Centre seeks a full-time family practitioner at its primary care clinic. Alternately, multiple part-time practitioners making up a full-time schedule could be considered. Logan Lake is a rural community for which rural incentives apply to a practitioner who works full-time in the primary care practice. The appointments scheduled include telephone, onsite, or virtual methods depending on the practitioners’ discretion and patients’ needs. Logan Lake is close to Kamloops, BC where tertiary and specialty services can be easily utilized.

The EMR is Profile. Office equipment is provided with the practice. There are lease and contract agreements in place that address equipment, supply needs, office space, and MOA support. Please inquire further to discuss specific details within these agreements.

In general, there is a multidisciplinary team within Logan Lake Health Center that includes a Family Nurse Practitioner Monday to Friday, a Registered Nurse Monday to Friday, a Laboratory Technician each morning, and an X-ray Technician on four mornings per week. Additionally, regular outreach services are provided by Mental Health from Merritt, BC, a Dietician/Nutritionist onsite one day per month, a Respiratory Therapist onsite one day per month, and a Public Health Nurse/Immunization Clinic onsite one day per month.

Overall, Logan Lake is a growing, progressive and family-oriented community. The town is situated in the heart of the Highland Valley which is a pristine natural environment of mountains, lakes and forests. Logan Lake offers numerous community and sports activities. The town site has an ice rink active with public and club skating, hockey and curling, and a public Gym offering various exercise facilities. The Provincial Campground on the lake right in the center of town is one of the most popular in the province. The town is immediately surrounded by 36 kms of cross-country ski trails. The greater surrounding area is known for more than 25 lakes, world-class fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and snow-mobiling and ice-fishing. Getting here: Logan Lake is located on Highway 97C in the BC Interior, approximately 52 kms southwest of Kamloops, 45 kms northwest of Merritt, and 45 kms north of Ashcroft.

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

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