Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Comox; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Match BC is seeking clinicians for a Primary Care Network Clinic in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Locum and casual shift coverage, with part- or full-time opportunities, support a team-based care environment and flexible scheduling including days, evenings and weekends.

Start date ASAP. Recruitment incentives include a $10,000 signing incentive, a 6.93% fee premium, relocation funding up to $15,000, and rural CME support up to $4,400 per annum after year 4.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

A Primary Care Network Clinic, supporting public access to urgently needed primary care. Locum/casual shift coverage, PT/FT opportunities. Team-based care environment. Flexible scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
• Fee Premium - 6.93%
• Annual Flat Fee - $10,739.52
• Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum in year 3&4 in community, increasing to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years.
• 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)

Community Information

Situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Comox Valley is comprised of the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland and idyllic rural areas from Fanny Bay in the south to Black Creek in the north, as well as Hornby and Denman Islands. The Comox Valley is one of the Island’s best-kept secrets!

Surrounded by majestic mountains, rushing rivers, lush rain forests and shimmering seas, this region is highly attractive to those seeking variety and a superb quality of life, as well as affordable housing. A great place to raise a family, we have a strong sense of community and a shared spirit of cooperation. We are one of the fastest growing areas in Canada and educational facilities range from elementary to full degree programs at the North Island College.

The valley enjoys short mild winters and warm dry summers and is host to over 50 annual festivals. The local Sid Williams Theatre provides year-round performing arts. For great boutique shopping, go to 5th Street in Courtenay and visit the local restaurants, farmers market and vineyards for the renowned local food scene.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Mount Washington Ski resort, which has 1700 acres of terrain, is only 30 minutes outside the city. World-renowned mountain biking trails that can be ridden year-round are located in Cumberland. Furthermore, the beautiful west coast community of Tofino is only 2.5 hours away. A typical weekend in the region can include superb salmon fishing, paddle boarding at Goose Spit or on Comox Lake, a tube float down the Puntledge River, or time spent in a patio at one of the three local micro-breweries.

Compensation

• Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract

Benefits and Incentives

• May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 6.93%
• Retention Flat Fee $10,740
• Relocation Funding Available $up to 15,000
• Recruitment Incentive $10,000