Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Long-Term Care Physician in Vancouver, working in a new facility with a supportive team. You'll provide care for complex patients, collaborate with specialists, and participate in innovative healthcare delivery. Enjoy benefits like employer-paid training and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports, including counselling

Recognition programs for staff and volunteers

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC license – Full required.
• Experience in respiratory patient care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work in a new LTC Home with a supportive team.
• Share evening and weekend on-call duties with 8 physicians.

Skills

Commitment to health improvement

Ability to work effectively within an inter-professional healthcare team

Education

CCFP certification

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 Long-Term Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Exciting opportunity to work in a brand new LTC Home in the heart of the South West Vancouver community. The previous home was rebuilt, so this is a new build but a well-established nursing home owned and operated by the Health Authority. The environment is supportive and collegial.

There are approximately 10 residents, including 8 with tracheostomy and ventilator support, and 2 with tracheostomy without ventilators, varying in age and diagnoses. The physician will work alongside an interdisciplinary team with respirologists and respiratory tech support. The level of care complexity is high, and compensation reflects this.

The physician will share in evening and weekend on-call duties within a group of 8 Long-term care physicians. Join our team today!

Ideally, candidates hold a certificate from the College of Family Physicians.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Current CPSBC license – Full
• CCFP certification – Mandatory
• CMPA membership – Mandatory
• Experience in respiratory patient care

Knowledge & Abilities:
• Commitment to health improvement and innovative care delivery methods
• Ability to work effectively within an inter-professional healthcare team
Note: Certain days and times are pre-set for team care conferences; participation is mandatory.

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Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities must report their vaccination and infection history. This information will be used to ensure appropriate health measures, including vaccination and outbreak management, during onboarding.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovation, bold thinking, and a culture of teamwork focused on optimal patient outcomes.

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

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

Vancouver was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. The city offers a vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, making it an ideal place to work and live.