Family Practice 300-0690

Island Health; Area A (Baynes Sound); Sur place; CAD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recruitment Incentive: $10,000

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000

Rural CME starting at $2,200 /annum after 2 years

Rural CME support

Rural GP Locum Program

Résumé du poste

A community clinic on Denman Island is seeking a Family Physician to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide full family practice services to a diverse demographic in a supportive rural community. The position offers competitive financial incentives, including relocation reimbursement and additional remuneration for long-term service. Perfect for healthcare professionals looking for a fulfilling career in a scenic location.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure to practice medicine in British Columbia.

Responsabilités

• Provide full family practice for a broad demographic.
• Work as part of a team with allied health providers.
• Negotiate hours with physician colleagues.

Connaissances

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Rural medicine

Patient care

Formation

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Description du poste

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in working in a rural community on an island off the West Coast. The clinic has 3 family physicians working part-time; 1 on Monday, 1 on Tues & Wed, and 1 on Thurs & Fri. The current opening is for up to 1 FTE. The clinic provides full family practice for a broad demographic.

The clinic has a variety of allied health providers visiting the clinic including a social worker and pharmacist. The clinic building is owned by a non-profit society and provides space for a physiotherapist, Island Health care providers, medical lab nurse, and a non-profit society providing home care and family & youth counseling.

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; Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000; Fee Premium: 9.56%, Annual Flat Fee: $10,999.17; Rural CME starting at $2,200 /annum after 2 years in the community increasing to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years.

Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physician with 33 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.

Community Information

Denman Island is one of two islands just 20 mins South of Courtenay in the Comox Valley, the other is Hornby Island. Denman is a rural island community of about 1200 permanent residents. It swells to about 1600 people in Summer.

The island has endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and hosts festivals, music concerts, plays, etc. all year round. There is a general store, post office, hardware store, craft store, bookstore/coffee shop, and a Bistro with both food and entertainment. There are two community halls one providing an entertainment and meeting space the other housing a fitness centre and providing activity space. Elementary education is provided at the Denman Community School (School District 71) and a pre-school is provided by the Blackberry Lane Children's Centre.

Current FP works Tues & Wed 9-5. Hours could be negotiated with physician colleagues. Option to include virtual appts.

Remuneration

Fee for Service. Overhead: 25%/month

Education, Training and Experience

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC