Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a part-time Family Physician, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to residents in a vibrant long-term care facility. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, enhancing client-centered services while engaging in innovative health improvement methods. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values your contributions and supports your professional growth through employer-paid training and wellness programs. Embrace a fulfilling career in a city renowned for its quality of life and recreational opportunities.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Full CPSBC License required for practice.
• CCFP designation or eligibility is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to residents.
• Foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment.

Skills

Elderly care

Inter-professional teamwork

Client-centered care

Education

CPSBC License

CCFP designation

CMPA membership

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a part-time Family Physician for Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care located adjacent to Koerner Acute Care Pavilion on the University of BC campus.

Purdy is owned and operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. It has 170 residents and 4 physicians, in addition to a robust multidisciplinary team.

Purdy is a teaching facility, with participation of trainees from all disciplines.

Reporting to the site's Medical Coordinator, the physician who accepts this position will play a critical role in supporting the primary care needs of residents and in the development of an inter-professional shared care team. They work within a self-directed team of physicians and other inter-professional colleagues to achieve excellence in client-centered care.

Physicians will be expected to share in 24/7 on-call duties in a shared call group with Banfield Residential Care physicians. The group comprises a total of 8 Long-term care physicians. Join our team today!

As a Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
• Provide direct clinical services to residents on one ward at Purdy
• Foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment that enhances client-centered services within the Long-term Care Program

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full or Provisional
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – designation or eligibility – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Experience in elderly care

Knowledge & Abilities:
• Commitment to participate in innovative health improvement and care delivery methods
• Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-professional healthcare team
Note: Certain days and times are preset for team care conferences, and participation is mandatory.

Interested in applying? Click “Apply Now.”

As per Ministry of Health policy, all healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities are required to report their vaccination history or past infections. This information will be used to offer missing vaccines and manage future exposures or outbreaks. All new hires will be asked to provide this information during onboarding.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We embrace innovative thinking, taking smart risks, and leading in healthcare to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Join us in creating healthy lives and communities by showcasing our passion for care, community connection, and teamwork.

Benefits include:
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services
• Recognition programs for staff, medical staff, and volunteers
• Exclusive staff discounts

Vancouver Coastal Health values diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

VCH was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Vancouver, located in southwestern BC, is a vibrant city surrounded by mountains and ocean, known for its high quality of life, cultural diversity, and recreational opportunities, from skiing and mountain biking to sailing and cultural events.