Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated family physicians for part-time long-term care positions in Vancouver. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive physician community, providing holistic care to the elderly. You'll engage in a variety of rewarding activities, including mentorship and participation in interdisciplinary teams, while enjoying the flexibility to balance other family practice work. With Vancouver's stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene, this opportunity not only enhances your professional skills but also allows you to thrive in one of the best cities in the world.

Benefits

Paid mentorship

Participation in after-hours care program

Flexible schedule

Sessional payments for events

Qualifications

• Must hold a current CPSBC license and CCFP certification.
• Experience in long-term care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for the frail elderly in a long-term care setting.
• Participate in mentorship and after-hours care programs.

Skills

CPSBC License

CCFP Certification

Long-term Care Experience

Education

Medical Degree

Family Medicine Residency

Job description

Status Open

Site Type: Other

Type of Position: Permanent

Date Range:

Hours of Work: Part-time

On Call: Physicians must be available during the daytime Mon-Fri. After-hours calls are part of a shared after-hours care program (physicians take approx. 1 week of call per quarter). Comments:

CPSBC: Full and Provisional licenses accepted

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License

Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Now is the time to augment your practice with a long-term care (LTC) panel to provide the challenging, diverse, and impactful work of caring for the frail elderly. LTC panels are permanent, part-time placements for family physicians.

Why long-term care?

• You will become part of a supportive physician community
• Each care home works closely with an interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic resident-centered care
• You have the opportunity to join the Long Term Care Initiative (LTCI), which includes: paid mentorship, participation in a shared after-hours care system, and paid participation in LTC-specific events and projects. Joining LTCI signifies a formal commitment to the care home and meeting five best practice expectations: regular proactive visits; on-site medication reviews; attendance at care conferences; involvement in 24/7 on-call; and completed documentation in charts.
• You can develop and grow your skills in providing care for the frail elderly and transfer these skills to your work in community and hospital settings
• Allows for flexibility in your schedule – you can supplement other family practice work with an LTC panel to add variety to your workday. You can work with care home leadership to set your panel size and availability.

Remuneration

LTC panels are remunerated through the LFP model or fee-for-service. Physicians who join LTCI also receive payments for:

• Participation in the after-hours care program: $1,000 for weekday shifts and $1,400 for weekend shifts
• Sessional payments for participation in mentorship activities, events, and quality improvement projects

Care home information

Fair Haven Homes Society is a 101-bed long-term care home supported by three LTCI practitioners. One practitioner is leaving, requiring an additional practitioner to assist with the resident caseload. More information about the care home can be found on their website.

If interested in learning more or noting your interest for future LTC opportunities, please contact our Vancouver LTCI team.

The world-class city of Vancouver is situated in the southwest corner of British Columbia, surrounded by mountains and ocean vistas. With a population of two million, Vancouver is Canada’s third-largest city and is often ranked as one of the best places to live globally. As North America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver has strong international links and a vibrant cultural scene. The city offers recreational pursuits for every taste, from skiing and mountain biking to sailing, golfing, and nature walks. It also boasts numerous theatres, galleries, and restaurants.