Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated locum physician to join their specialized rehabilitation unit. This role involves providing care for older adults with complex medical needs, focusing on both neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. The position offers flexibility with on-call duties and a supportive interdisciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will be part of a compassionate organization committed to equity and inclusion, making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable populations in the community. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CCFP in Family Medicine.
• Eligible for licensure by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum coverage for primary care physicians.
• Conduct twice-weekly rounds on inpatient rehab teams.

Skills

Family Medicine

Inpatient Care

Neurological Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Education

CCFP Certification

CPSBC License

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Status Open Site Type Hospital Type of Position Locum Locum Date Range Apr 30 2025 to Dec 31 2025 Date Range Hours of Work --- On Call 1 week at a time every 8-10 weeks or when available for scheduling (Friday evening to Friday morning) On Call

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

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

Role and Facility Information

*Start date as soon as possible with end date to be discussed.

Position Summary

The 65-bed specialized inpatient rehabilitation unit at Holy Family Hospital serves older adults with rehabilitation needs following neurological (mostly stroke), orthopedic, amputations, and other medical illnesses. Each of the 10 teams (ranging from 6-10 patients) includes a Primary Care Physician as the Admitting Physician and Physiatrist, as part of a full interdisciplinary group to help patients optimize their function and independence.

We are seeking locum coverage for away dates of primary care physicians (MRP), with potential future coverage of one or more inpatient rehab teams. Responsibilities include twice a week rounding on the inpatient rehab teams you are MRP for, as well as ward coverage for any medical issues on other teams. On-call duties with remote Cerner access are 1 week at a time on average every 8-10 weeks or when available for scheduling (Friday evening to Friday morning).

Qualifications

The successful candidates will have an CCFP in Family Medicine and be certified or be eligible for licensure by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons. Preference will be given to those candidates with an interest and experience in inpatient care, and the care of older adults with complex medical needs.

Remuneration is a combination of fee-for-service and sessionals.

Why PHC

Providence is a non-profit Catholic organization that provides services in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Providence we embrace compassionate care, social justice, and innovation while delivering medical services to vulnerable populations across Vancouver and its neighbouring communities. Providence is committed to building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion where the staff and Medical Staff – both current and prospective – feel welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by four strategic pillars: quality-forward, people-forward, learning-forward, and partnerships-forward. We invite you to join us as we work towards building the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

How to Apply

To build a strong and representative workforce, we encourage physicians from all backgrounds to apply. We are deeply committed to diversity within our community, and welcome applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services.

Providence Health Care hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

If interested, please submit a letter of intent, CV and a list of 3 references in your application.

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