Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Mackenzie; On-site; CAD 378,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

RSA incentive

Extended CME/educational support

Job summary

Health Match BC is seeking a physician to join Mackenzie Hospital in a rural practice setting. The role includes outpatient clinic duties, shared on-call coverage, and inpatient management with lumps and bumps days. The clinic features multiple exam rooms in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Compensation is substantial, with relocation options and RSA incentives, reflecting the rural remoteness and patient needs in Mackenzie, BC.

Qualifications

• Outpatient clinic duties Monday to Friday with shared on-call
• Inpatient management and procedural days (lumps and bumps)
• Rural practice with a supportive team in Mackenzie, BC

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage Monday to Friday
• Participate in shared 24-hour on-call duties (dedicated ER only)
• Manage inpatient care and lumps & bumps clinics as needed
• Assist with radiology, lab, and home care referrals within Mackenzie Hospital

Skills

Outpatient care

Inpatient management

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Come join a supportive and collegial team at the site Clinic with this incredible opportunity.

Scope will include outpatient clinic Monday to Friday, shared 24 hour on-call duties (dedicated ER only with no booked clinic patients) roughly 1 in 5, inpatient management and lumps and bumps days. The clinic houses 8 exam rooms, and the hospital has 4 ER bays, 5 acute care beds and 4 long term care beds. All services are housed within the Mackenzie Hospital making for convenient inpatient rounding. X-ray, lab, mental health and addictions counseling and homecare services are available. The team serves a population of roughly 3800 residents locally, as well as seasonal workers in the region.

We enjoy a relaxed and supportive environment within our group and welcome new rural grads transitioning into full practice, and experienced rural physicians.

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

Local recreation services in Mackenzie include a Rec centre with ice rink, fitness room and swimming pool, 30 km of groomed cross country ski trails, Arts centre which hosts visual arts, pottery and music nights and a community garden. The town is family oriented with opportunities for hockey, figure skating, swim club, lacrosse and baseball among others. There are two schools, Morfee Elementary School and Mackenzie Secondary School. Morfee Lake offers a sandy beach and miles of hiking trails. Powder King Ski resort is a 45 minute drive from town. For outdoors enthusiasts, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, sledding, snowshoeing and hiking are all readily accessible.

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

Compensation

Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration 377,641++ Physician Overhead none Billing Split none

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks including CME education May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.10% Retention Flat Fee $35,798 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.