Family Practitioner / General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Elkford; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Elkford, BC, is seeking a Family Physician to join their Urgent and Primary Care Centre. This role offers flexible hours, no overnight on-call requirements, and a competitive contract without overhead costs. The clinic is integrated with various community services, ensuring comprehensive care for patients. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate in Medicine and be eligible for CCFP certification. Enjoy a rewarding career in a picturesque location with access to outdoor activities.

Benefits

No overhead costs

Flexible hours

Relocation funding

Retention premium

Recruitment incentive

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC.
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive longitudinal primary care and episodic urgent care.
• Work in a team with other health professionals.

Skills

Team-based care

Culturally safe care

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

CCFP Certification

Job description

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Role and Facility Information

Interior Health is seeking dynamic Family Physician (FPs) to join our UPCC clinic in Elkford. For physicians interested in a team-based care environment, with a competitive contract, no overhead costs, flexible hours of work and no overnight on-call requirements, then look no further!

Role

Exciting opportunity in Elkford, B.C. for physicians in our Urgent and Primary Care Centre.

The Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) responsibilities involve the provision of comprehensive longitudinal primary care and episodic urgent care. The health center strives to provide culturally and psychologically safe primary care through services provided by the UPCC team members which include family physicians, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, social worker, physiotherapist, medical office assistants, and virtually enabled services. We are integrated with Primary Care Network (PCN) and community services teams who offer mental health, dietetics, diabetic education, community physiotherapy, occupational therapy, home health nursing, public health nursing, and maternity services. The Elkford UPCC is co-located with an IH community lab department and diagnostic x-ray.

The nearest emergency department is in the nearby community of Sparwood. Nearest facility with higher level of care is in Fernie (Elk Valley Hospital).

Physicians working in Elkford qualify for locum coverage through the Rural Locum Program for British Columbia (43 days / year).

Long term locum opportunities are also available during the recruitment period.

Clinic

The clinic is located at 212 Alpine Way, Elkford, B.C.

Terms

Hours of work : Flexible

On-call requirements : No overnight on-call requirements

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.

Location :

In the southern tip of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, is the picturesque community of Elkford. As “The Wilderness Capital of BC”, Elkford prides itself in the raw natural beauty and the diverse wildlife in the area. Elkford is supported by a prosperous coal industry, and is home to public schools, commercial hub, recreation centre, library complex (includes pool), golf course, ice rink, natural hot springs and a community-owned ski hill. The location offers an abundant variety of outdoor recreation. World-class ski areas, such as Fernie Alpine and Big Mountain, Montana are within a 1 -2.5-hour drive. Larger commercial centres such as Calgary, Lethbridge and Whitefish, Montana are within three-hours travel time. Smaller service centres, such as Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook are all within a ninety-minute commute.!

Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration $377,641 per 1.0 FTE (1680 hours) + eligible rural incentives Physician Overhead The physician is not responsible for any overhead costs

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including : Retention Premium 21.42% Retention Flat Fee $33,195 Relocation Funding Available $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location Recruitment Incentive $20,000, pro-rated based on FTE Other Benefits / Incentives Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.

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