Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of frail elderly individuals through impactful long-term care. This part-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive physician community, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, resident-centered care. With flexible scheduling and involvement in the Long Term Care Initiative, you can develop vital skills in elderly care while enjoying the benefits of mentorship and community engagement. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve while enjoying the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC License and CCFP certification are mandatory.
• Experience in elderly care and collaborative practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide impactful care for frail elderly in a long-term care setting.
• Participate in a shared after-hours care program and mentorship.

Skills

Elderly Care

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Holistic Care Approach

After-Hours Care Participation

Education

CPSBC License

CCFP Certification

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 daytime hours (Mon-Fri). After-hours calls are part of a shared after-hours care program, with physicians taking approximately 1 week of call per quarter.

Comments on On Call:

CPSBC: Full and Provisional licenses accepted.

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License required. Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) certification mandatory.

Role and Facility Information

Enhance your practice by joining a long-term care (LTC) panel, providing diverse and impactful care for the frail elderly. LTC panels are permanent, part-time positions for family physicians.

Why choose long-term care?

• Become part of a supportive physician community.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, resident-centered care.
• Opportunity to join the Long Term Care Initiative (LTCI), which includes paid mentorship, participation in a shared after-hours care system, and involvement in LTC-specific events and projects. LTCI members commit to best practice standards such as proactive visits, medication reviews, care conferences, on-call duties, and documentation.
• Develop skills in elderly care that can transfer to community and hospital settings.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling—set your panel size and availability in collaboration with care home leadership.

Remuneration is through the LFP model or fee-for-service. LTCI participants also receive payments for:

• Participation in the after-hours care program: $1,000 for weekday shifts, $1,400 for weekends.
• Payments for mentorship, events, and quality improvement activities.

Care Home Information

Little Mountain Place is a 116-bed LTC home supported by LTCI practitioners. With one practitioner leaving, an additional practitioner is needed. Practitioners must obtain Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) privileges and credentials to work at this facility. More details are available on their website.

If interested in this opportunity or future LTC roles, contact our Vancouver LTCI team.

About Vancouver

Vancouver, with a population of two million, is Canada's third-largest city, renowned for its mountains, ocean vistas, and diverse culture. It offers a mild coastal climate and a vibrant arts and recreation scene, making it one of the world's best places to live.