Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave 6-8 weeks annually incl

Relocation funding available

RCME available

Retention premium 18.48%

Job summary

Health Match BC in Terrace is seeking a dedicated Family Physician with obstetrics and operative delivery to provide coverage and support to the OBGYN department in a permanent position. You will join a collaborative medical community committed to high-quality maternal and newborn care and long-term practice in a welcoming Northwest BC community.

This role offers flexibility in FTE, a fixed salary under RSA, and opportunities to teach medical learners while collaborating with midwives, nurses,

Qualifications

• Licensed family physician with obstetrics and operative delivery experience.
• Familiar with shared obstetrical call groups.
• Committed to high-quality maternal and newborn care and long-term community presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care with a focus on obstetrics, including operative deliveries.
• Participate in a shared obstetrical call group, ensuring equitable coverage and continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with the OBGYN department and a multidisciplinary team including midwives, nurses, and specialists.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with medical learners, if desired.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Obstetrics

Operative delivery

Family medicine

Teaching

Team collaboration

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Terrace is seeking a dedicated Family Physician with a focus on Obstetrics – Operative Delivery to join our collaborative and supportive medical community in a permanent position. This role is designed to provide coverage and support to the OBGYN department, and requires a physician with strong obstetrical skills, including experience in deliveries and operative obstetrics. We are looking for a physician who is passionate about providing high-quality maternal and newborn care and is interested in building a long-term practice in our vibrant and welcoming community. We offer flexibility in FTE to support your professional and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care with a focus on obstetrics, including operative deliveries.
• Participate in a shared obstetrical call group, ensuring equitable coverage and continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with the OBGYN department and a multidisciplinary team including midwives, nurses, and specialists.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with medical learners, if desired.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• You will join a team of family physicians and specialists serving the Northwest Regional population of 86,000 people. This position is compensated through an alternative payment program, offering the stability of a fixed salary.

Why Terrace?

Surrounded by the stunning coastal mountain range and ancient rainforest, Terrace offers an unmatched lifestyle just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy mild winters with access to skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and hot springs. Summers bring opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and world-class salmon fishing. The community is rich in arts, culture, and local events, with a vibrant downtown and the largest farmer’s market in the Northwest. Terrace is a friendly, entrepreneurial community with clean air, affordable living, and a strong sense of belonging. It’s a regional hub for government, education, trades, and tourism, with excellent schools and post-secondary institutions including Northwest Community College and a UBC campus.

Ksyen Regional Hospital

Opened in November 2024, Ksyen Regional Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering:

• 42 Acute Care Beds
• 20-bed Psychiatry Unit
• 4 Surgical Suites (including dedicated Orthopedics OR)
• 6 ICU Beds (expandable to 8)
• 20-bed Emergency Department with 2 Trauma Bays
• Large Ambulatory Care Unit
• Community Cancer Clinic
• Hemodialysis Unit
• Pediatric Care Space
• MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine Services

The hospital includes a Tier 3 neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery, supporting antenatal and postnatal services, education, and parenting support. It is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program and UBC Family Medicine Residency Program.

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Billing Split none

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 18.48% Retention Flat Fee $28,045 Relocation Funding Available $9000-15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.