General Practitioner

Natural Factors; Powell River; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Powell River, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering neonatal care and supporting a new perinatal program. This exciting locum opportunity allows you to work in a beautiful coastal community known for its stunning natural landscapes. Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, midwives, and nursing staff, to enhance rural perinatal services. With the potential for a permanent position, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the serene environment of Powell River.

Benefits

Travel reimbursement up to $1,000

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Seeking a general practitioner with skills in neonatal care.
• Experience in family practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal on-call coverage.
• Cover regular family practice clinic as needed.

Skills

Neonatal Care

General Practice

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Family Medicine

Job description

Role and Facility Information

This opportunity is to provide neonatal on-call coverage in beautiful Powell River. There is also an opportunity to cover the physician’s regular family practice clinic.

We are seeking a general practitioner with a particular interest and skillset in neonatal care. This urgent locum coverage has the potential to transition to a permanent position.

Powell River Hospital is developing a new and exciting full-service perinatal program with the support and collaboration of obstetricians/gynecologists, family doctors, midwives, nursing staff, and lactation consultants. Join this important work to help optimize and retain rural perinatal services!

Although neonatal call is the primary expectation, there is also the option to cover this work with general fee-for-service family practice/hospitalist work.

Powell River is a community on the Sunshine Coast, accessible from the Lower Mainland by ferry and air. Known for its natural beauty and temperate climate, Powell River is a paradise for nature lovers. Come work here and enjoy exploring this beautiful setting.

Compensation

Combination of service contract (neonatal call) and fee-for-service for clinic work. This locum opportunity qualifies for up to $1,000 in travel and/or accommodation reimbursement.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to VCH’s goals. We value and accommodate individual differences, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including gender, sexual orientation, racialization, disabilities, political beliefs, religion, marital or family status, age, and Indigenous identity.

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