Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 340,000 - 415,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding up to $15,000–$36,}

RSA retention premium 23.38%

Community onboarding support

Job summary

Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre in Burns Lake, Canada, seeks a full-time family physician to join a cohesive team. You will participate in an Emergency rota with 5–7 physicians, with RTVS support for ED. Obstetric services are not provided; deliveries occur in Vanderhoof or Prince George.

The hospital offers modern facilities and a strong call group. New grads are welcome and LOCUMs may be needed during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Full-time family physician role at Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre.
• Emergency rota participation essential with 5–7 physicians sharing call.
• New grads welcome to apply and strong support structure in place.
• Locum opportunities welcome during recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Emergency rota with a group of 5–7 physicians.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

The site clinic is seeking a full-time family physician to join their cohesive team of dedicated physicians at the Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre. Participation in the Emergency rota is essential, with a group of 5-7 sharing call. RTVS are in place for added ED support. Services are augmented with visiting specialists. Obstetric services are not provided in this community, with deliveries accommodated in nearby Vanderhoof or Prince George.

The Hospital is a 15 bed facility that opened in 2015. It sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The hospital houses 13 acute care beds, 1 isolation room, 1 palliative care room, emergency services, diagnostic imaging and laboratory, as well as a primary care home with three full time physicians.

New grads are welcome! Full support structure in place for call group.

Note: applications for LOCUM opportunities are welcome during the recruitment process.

The site services a local and surrounding population of approximately 13,000. The community has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents. With more than 4828 km of lake shoreline, world class mountain biking trails and Olympic quality cross-country skiing, work/life balance is attainable.

If extraordinary work and an outstanding lifestyle are a priority for you, we look forward to hearing from you!

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration 377,641++

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.38% Retention Flat Fee $36,232 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-$15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Relocation: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC. Community Onboarding Ambassador support available to assist new medical professionals transitioning into community.