Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the beautiful Comox Valley is seeking a dedicated family physician to join their innovative team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and offers a flexible schedule, including opportunities for virtual consultations. The clinic boasts a modern, nature-inspired environment and a collaborative approach with allied health professionals. Ideal candidates will be passionate about quality improvement and community engagement, with the chance to build a practice in a supportive setting. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and innovative care models in a stunning location rich with outdoor activities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Work-life balance

Retention Premium

Recruitment Incentive

Rural CME opportunities

Qualifications

• Seeking a family doctor with a focus on patient-centered care and innovative models.
• Experience with virtual care and team-based approaches is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
• Integrate technology for efficient workflows and virtual visits.

Skills

Team-based care

Virtual care

Patient-centered care

Quality improvement

Education

Medical Degree

Family Medicine Residency

Tools

Telus CHR

EMR system

Job description

Role and Facility Information

We are a group of family physicians and allied health practitioners looking to add one additional family doctor to our dynamic team.

Our clinic is patient-centered, aiming to create real partnerships with patients and our broader community. We strive to create a positive working environment for providers and staff, with an emphasis on work-life balance. We are interested in innovative models of care, including team-based care, virtual care, and group visits and workshops.

We have recently relocated our clinic into a stunning, custom-designed and renovated clinical space, incorporating nature-inspired features, natural light, local art, as well as new and modern clinic equipment and technology. We also have a garden and outdoor seating area for physicians, staff, and patients to enjoy, and a staff washroom with a shower to support those wanting to add activity into their transportation or workday. Each physician works out of one large clinic room, with shared workstations throughout the clinic.

We aim to leverage technology to streamline our workflows and create office efficiencies to keep overhead low. We intend to incorporate virtual visits permanently into our practices. Physicians are asked to work from home one day each week, although this can be negotiated if needed.

We use the modern Telus CHR (formerly InputHealth), integrating video visits, online booking, and automated appointment reminders within the EMR system, as well as secure messaging with patients. Features such as customizable encounter templates and virtual patient questionnaires further reduce administration and charting time and improve patient experience.

We are active members of our community's growing patient care network (PCN) and have incorporated allied health members into our team, including an RN, social worker, mental health clinician, pharmacist, and dietitian. We also have two private allied health practitioners at our clinic - a registered dietitian and a clinical counsellor. Quality improvement and innovation are integral aspects of our practice, and the right fit will be someone who is actively engaged and shares these interests.

We have management and billing support experience with all remuneration systems currently available in the province: Fee for Service, Group Salary Contract, New to Practice Contracts, and the Longitudinal Family Practice payment model.

Given the attachment crisis in our community, we are prioritizing bringing on a physician who can attach new patients and build a practice.

Status: Part-Time, 0.6 - 0.8 FTE. New to practice opportunity.

Location: Courtenay, BC

Shift/Hours of Work: Flexible hours, currently availability includes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings, and Fridays. 2-2.5 days a week of in-person clinic time. Will include some virtual and admin work from home.

Remuneration: Option to establish a New To Practice contract through the Ministry of Health (NTP), or work towards the Longitudinal Family Practice (LFP) model. We currently have physicians in the group on both models.

Overhead: Physicians on NTP contract pay 30% of received monthly salary (not including the overhead top-up provided by the Ministry), as well as 10% of the yearly QI bonus. LFP physicians will pay a percentage of billings on a sliding scale, based on FTE, range is 20-25%, as well as 10% of the yearly panel payment.

Benefits: May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium - 6.93%; Retention Flat Fee - $6,967; Recruitment Incentive - $10,000; Other Benefits/Incentives - Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum years 3 & 4 in the community, increasing to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years.

Community Information: The Comox Valley is one of the fastest-growing communities in BC, offering all the amenities, business, and conveniences of a larger center, but with the perks of a smaller town, including community feel, lack of traffic, and free parking! This region has endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and recreation, boasting incredible natural beauty to be enjoyed year-round.