Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare clinic in Vancouver is seeking dedicated physicians to join their compassionate team, focusing on primary care for HIV-positive individuals. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, providing essential care for medically complex patients. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, the clinic encourages applications from all backgrounds. Physicians will benefit from educational opportunities in HIV medicine while being supported by a comprehensive team. Vancouver's vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty make this a rewarding place to live and work.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current BC Medical License with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC.
• Experience in addiction medicine and/or HIV medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for HIV-positive individuals in a supportive team environment.
• Attach a longitudinal panel of patients and offer educational opportunities.

Skills

HIV Medicine

Addiction Medicine

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

BC Medical License

Job description

Role and Facility Information

A clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital is seeking to expand its team of healthcare professionals providing primary care for HIV-positive individuals. The clinic has been delivering longitudinal primary care to individuals living with HIV who are medically or psychosocially complex for over two decades. The program also offers supervision and teaching to medical trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and enhanced skills trainees.

Job specifics:

1. Two permanent physicians are needed—either one full day per week or two half days per week, up to a maximum of two days per week.
2. Physicians will be fully supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team and will attach a longitudinal panel of patients.
3. The successful candidate must be Licentiates of the Medical Council of Canada, hold a current BC Medical License with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC (CPSBC), and meet credentialing requirements at PHC, including approval from their Department Head.
4. Priority will be given to applicants with experience in addiction medicine and/or HIV medicine. Educational opportunities are available for candidates interested in gaining HIV medicine expertise.
5. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams is an asset.

Other relevant information:

Providence Health Care is a non-profit, faith-based organization committed to compassionate care, social justice, and innovation. They serve vulnerable populations across Vancouver and neighboring communities. The John Ruedy Clinic offers a rewarding, collegial, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care. Providence Health Care values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages physicians from all backgrounds to apply.

About Vancouver

The city of Vancouver, located in southwest British Columbia, is surrounded by mountains and ocean vistas. With a population of two million, it is Canada’s third-largest city and frequently ranked among the best places to live globally. Vancouver is a vibrant hub for international markets, culture, and recreation, offering activities such as skiing, mountain biking, sailing, golfing, and nature walks, along with a rich arts scene and diverse culinary options.