Family Practice (200-1314)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a physician for the West Coast Medical Centre in Port Alberni. Clinics offer a range of activities from surgical assisting to ER shifts, providing an excellent balance of medical practice and community involvement in a scenic and family-friendly environment.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (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 per annum after 3 years

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical license in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Participate in surgical assisting, maternity, ER shifts, and hospitalist work.
• Round on patients at West Coast General Hospital.

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job description

West Coast Medical Centre is a well-established patient panel that complies with the New to Practice contract. Patients all have well-documented medical histories and medications, using MEDACCESS EMR.

Office space is located in the same building as 3 full-time Family Physicians, with in-house Lifelabs and Pharmacy.

Opportunity to participate in surgical assisting, maternity, ER shifts, hospitalist work, and rounding on your own patients at the local West Coast General Hospital (hospital privileges available).

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

• 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 per annum after 3 and 4 years, up to a maximum of $4,400.00 per annum after 4 years.

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

Overhead costs depend on the remuneration choice of the candidate.

Community Information

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. It is 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. It is also the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. 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 is evident through numerous activities for children, including programs in music, dance, gymnastics, and all team sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. Sproat Lake, located just outside the city, is an 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 while maintaining the charm of a rural community.

A New to Practice contract is available. Fee-for-Service options are also available, depending on the candidate's preference.

Education, Training, and Experience

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is required.