Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Relocation funding

Rural incentive program

Job summary

The Namgis First Nation is seeking a physician to join its Health team in Alert Bay, BC. The role involves clinic work with two physicians and a diverse health team, providing ER coverage, inpatient care, and long-term patient management on the Namgis reserve.

Housing is available, with additional RSA-based remuneration options and relocation support. You will coordinate with visiting specialists and collaborate with nurses, social workers, and counselors to improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• The physician will work in clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members including 2 nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors and a social worker.
• Visiting specialists include Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology and Psychiatry, with ER coverage and long-term patient care.
• Position is salaried with housing available on the Namgis First Nation reserve.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER coverage and inpatient hospital care as part of the Namgis health team.
• Deliver long-term patient care on the Namgis reserve in Alert Bay.
• Collaborate with visiting specialists and community health staff to support residents.

Skills

ER coverage

Inpatient care

Community health

Education

MD/DO

BC medical license

Job description

Role and Facility Information

The Namgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join its 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.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Community Information

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.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Salary Estimated Remuneration Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF)

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.94% Retention Flat Fee $27,558 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Rural CME starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to a maximum of $5,720/annum after 4 years. Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physician with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.