Family Practice 300-0619

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is looking for a physician to join their team in Alert Bay, British Columbia. This is a permanent family practice position within the Namgis Health Centre, offering coverage in the local hospital. The successful candidate will take part in a multidisciplinary care team, providing much-needed health services to the community, with potential for additional remuneration and relocation support.

Benefits

Housing provided

Recruitment incentive of $20,000

Relocation cost reimbursement up to $15,000

Rural CME funding

Fee premium of 23.94%

Annual flat fee of $37,100.16

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and have ACLS certification.
• Experience with PALS and ATLS is desired.
• Strong ability to work in a multidisciplinary medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER coverage and long-term patient management.
• Collaborate with community care nurses and mental health workers.
• Participate in inpatient hospital care.

Skills

Emergency Care

Patient Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

TheNamgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join the Namgis Health team. The physician will work in clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members; including 2 community care nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors and a social worker. There are also visiting occupational therapists, social work, mental health, intensive case managers and a midwife. Additionally, visiting specialists include Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology and Psychiatry. The position requires ER coverage, inpatient hospital care and long-term patient care. Both the clinic and hospital are located on the Namgis First Nations reserve. The position is salaried and housing can be provided.

The Namgis are a forward thinking people who are deeply invested in the health care of their community and, by extension, the health care of Alert Bay and surrounding peoples.

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

• Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
• Fee Premium: 23.94%
• Annual Flat Fee: $37,100.16
• Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $3,520 in years 3 and 4, and a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.

Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physician with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.

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

For more information, please visit:Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Located on Cormorant Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, Alert Bay offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from local arts and cultural pursuits to hiking, cycling, beachcombing, camping, kayaking, and whale watching.

Job Types

Permanent Family Practice

Department

Primary Care

Facility/Site

Namgis Health Centre

City

Alert Bay

Contact

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to:

Salary, Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF)

Education, Training and Experience

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - mandatory

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - desired

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - desired