Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Long-Term Care Physician in a new facility in Vancouver. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, focusing on the care of patients with respiratory conditions. With a commitment to innovative health improvement methods, you will thrive in a supportive and collegial environment. Enjoy growth opportunities, wellness support, and exclusive staff benefits while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in a vibrant and scenic city. Embrace the chance to be part of a recognized leader in medical care and research.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License required.
• Mandatory certification from the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP).

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with respiratory diseases in a supportive environment.
• Participate in evening and weekend on-call duties with a team of physicians.

Skills

Respiratory disease care

Inter-professional teamwork

Health improvement methods

Education

CPSBC License

CCFP Certification

CMPA Membership

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 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, 8 with tracheostomy patients with ventilators and 2 tracheostomy patients without ventilators, which vary in age and diagnoses. The physician will work alongside an interdisciplinary team with respirologists and respiratory tech support. There is a level of complexity to the care, and the compensation is commensurate with the level of complexity.

Physicians will be expected to share in evening and weekend on-call in a shared call group, comprising a total of 8 Long-term care physicians. Join our team today!

Ideally, the candidate holds a certificate from the College of Family Physicians.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Experience in care of patients with respiratory disease

Knowledge & Abilities:
• Commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery
• Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-professional healthcare team.
Note that certain days and times are preset to coordinate with team care conferences, and participation is mandatory.

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Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities must report their past receipt of certain vaccines or infections. This information will be collected during onboarding for vaccination updates and outbreak management.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovation, risk-taking, and leadership to achieve the best patient outcomes. Join us in creating healthy lives and communities through our culture of teamwork, care, and connection.

Benefits include:
• Growth opportunities with employer-paid training and leadership development
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services
• Recognition programs for staff, medical staff, and volunteers
• Exclusive staff discounts and deals

Vancouver Coastal Health values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Vancouver, situated in southwest British Columbia, offers a vibrant, diverse, and scenic environment with mountains and ocean vistas. As Canada's third-largest city, it boasts a rich cultural scene, recreational activities, and a mild coastal climate, making it a fantastic place to live and work.