Family Physician - Private Clinic

Interior Health Authority; Sorrento; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health center in Sorrento is seeking a dedicated Family Physician to join a full-time Nurse Practitioner. This role offers the chance to create a collaborative practice in a community health setting, sharing office space or establishing an independent practice. Located above the only pharmacy in the area, the center provides access to allied health professionals and hospital privileges at a nearby general hospital. This position is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying the flexibility of outreach opportunities in other health communities.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Family Physician with experience in collaborative practice.
• Ability to provide patient care in a community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Join a full-time Nurse Practitioner in providing community health services.
• Opportunity to create a collaborative practice with an experienced NP.

Skills

Family Medicine

Collaborative Practice

Patient Care

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Family Medicine

Job description

The Sorrento and Area Community Health Centre Society (SACHCS) is looking for a Family Physician to join our full time Nurse Practitioner. The FFS Physician can share office space and overhead with the NP or establish their own office within the same building. The NP salary and benefits are paid by Interior Health. If desired, this is an opportunity to create a collaborative practice with an experienced NP.

The Community Health Centre is located in the centre of Sorrento above the only Pharmacy in the area. Allied health professionals such as a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Naturopath, and Dentist are located within a short distance of the Health Centre.

Hospital privileges would be available at The Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm which is a 25 minute drive east of Sorrento. Tertiary referral hospitals are located in Kamloops and Kelowna. The community of Chase, which is located 20 minutes to the West, has a Physician, an NP, Laboratory and Xray services, plus a limited hours ERD.

Obstetrics and ER duties are not required but can be arranged if desired.

For those interested, there may be opportunities to do outreach, locums or other short-term work within other Interior Health Communities.

Contact: Marilyn Clark, Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society at 250-675-2449