Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Natural Factors; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinic in Port Alberni seeks an additional physician to either establish a new practice or take over an existing patient panel as the current physician transitions to retirement. This offers a unique opportunity in a community known for its outdoor activities and family-friendly atmosphere.

Benefits

Retention Premium 7.98%

Retention Flat Fee $12,367

Relocation Funding up to $15,000

Recruitment Incentive $10,000

Rural CME starting at $2,200/year

Responsibilities

• Opportunity to start a new practice or take over an established patient panel.
• Part-time clinic hours available during transition.
• Choose preferred EMR for practice.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

The clinic located in Port Alberni has an opportunity for an additional physician to start a new practice or consider taking over an established patient panel from the current physician who is considering eventual retirement. As they transition to full retirement, the current physician is interested in providing part-time clinic hours.

The clinic is situated in a 3-level building owned by the current physician. There is ample space on the upper floor for another practitioner, along with office and record storage space in the basement. The existing clinic is on the main floor of the structure.

With an experienced MOA, whether you are looking to start your own practice or are ready to eventually take over an established one, there are many opportunities here to make it your own. The existing family practice has been in operation for 43 years, is paper-based, and uses electronic billing. This setup allows you to choose your preferred EMR, if desired.

Start Date

To be determined

Community Information

Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This temperate valley climate offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities. It is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, Canada's top surfing destination. Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. It has been named Canada's "Ultimate Fishing Town". Additionally, world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is just a short drive away!

Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit is evident through numerous activities for children, including programs in music, dance, gymnastics, and team sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. Sproat Lake, located just outside the city, is an ideal place to base your family home.

Located within a 60-minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides the amenities of a big city within the charm of a rural community.

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Terms

Compensation

Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

Potential for additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including: Retention Premium 7.98%, Retention Flat Fee $12,367, Relocation Funding up to $15,000, Recruitment Incentive $10,000. Other benefits include Rural CME starting at $2,200/year after 2 years, increasing to $4,400 after 4 years.

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