Family Practice 200-1162

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a Family Practice physician to join a well-run clinic on Salt Spring Island. This role offers a flexible schedule, working in a scenic environment with a diverse patient population and excellent specialist support. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to year-round recreational activities and cultural amenities. The position includes on-call emergency duties and opportunities for additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement. This is a chance to thrive both professionally and personally in a beautiful community.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive up to $10,000

Relocation up to $15,000

Flat fee of $12,366.72

Fee Premium of 7.98%

CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Anesthesia and surgical skills are desired for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care coverage at Lady Minto Community Hospital.
• Participate in call group and flexible schedule available.

Skills

Anesthesia Experience

Surgical Skills

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Family Practice physician to join an attractive, well-run two Physician clinic on Salt Spring Island. Four Physicians participate in the call group. Flexible schedule available, usually work in office an average of 4 days per week 9-4. On Call Emergency 4 days per month (2 day shifts and 2 evening shifts). Physicians provide acute care coverage at Lady Minto Community Hospital Salt Spring Island, as well as coverage of hospital extended care unit and local extended care facility. Diverse patient population. Excellent specialist support. No obstetrics unless desired.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):

• Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $12,366.72
• Fee Premium: 7.98%
• CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.

Salt Spring Island (approx 10,000 population) is nestled against the east shore of Vancouver Island located halfway between Victoria and Nanaimo with excellent ferry and seaplane connectivity. This is an exceptional opportunity to work and live in an area that provides a relaxed lifestyle in a temperate climate with excellent year-round recreation and cultural amenities, including but not limited to:

• A large artistic community with a variety of classes, exhibits and performances;
• Outstanding recreational opportunities – sailing, kayaking, hiking, soccer, swimming, baseball, tennis and golf included;
• K-12 education available on island;
• Performing arts center, indoor pool, galleries, shopping and a small community movie theater;
• Rural environment providing opportunities for hobby farming or access to locally grown produce and farm products.

Minimum requirements:

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
• Anesthesia Experience
• Surgical Skills Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) desired
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) desired
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) desired