Family Practice 200-1304

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 for full-time

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000

Fee Premium: 7.98%

Annual Flat Fee: $12,366.72

Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3

Job summary

A family practice clinic in Port Alberni, BC, is seeking practice partners for an established clinic offering flexible days for practice. Generous compensation includes incentives for relocation and additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement. Enjoy the coastal lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and a family-friendly community.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in British Columbia as a physician.

Responsibilities

• Join an existing family physician, managing patient care in a family practice.
• Utilize MedAccess EMR for patient records.
• Participate in the new Primary Care Network for additional support.

Skills

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job description

Family Practice clinic in Port Alberni is looking for 2 part-time or 1 full-time practice partners to join an existing family physician at their well-established family practice, located in a bright, new building in Port Alberni. Above average income with below average overheads, and professional, long-serving MOA staff are there to provide support to physicians and patients. Chance to form a group practice, as there are other physicians co-located in the same office. Practice runs MedAccess EMR. Port Alberni is coming online with a new Primary Care Network to offer additional supports to area clinics that participate, including nursing in practice and a visiting pharmacist to cover polypharmacy concerns.

Start Date

As soon as possible

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

• Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Fee Premium: 7.98%
• Annual Flat Fee: $12,366.72
• Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.

Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away!

Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey and lacrosse etc. Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city, is the ideal location to base your family home.

Located within a 60-minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.

Job Types

Permanent Family Practice

Department

Primary Care

Facility/Site

#102-4445 Gertrude St, Port Alberni - Private Practice

Clinic Hours

Either 2-3 days/week or 5 days per week

Remuneration

Physician may choose their billing model - NTP, LFP, or FFS

Education, Training and Experience

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC