Hospitalist

Health Match BC; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Family Physicians to join a supportive team on Northern Vancouver Island. This role involves providing family medicine care to unattached inpatients in a congenial hospital environment. Physicians will have the opportunity to manage their own patient loads while collaborating with a diverse team of specialists. With flexible scheduling and a beautiful coastal community to enjoy, this position offers a unique blend of professional fulfillment and personal lifestyle. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive: up to $10,000

Relocation Funding: up to $15,000

CME: up to $4,400 per annum after 4 years

Fee Premium: 6.09%

Flat fee: $9,437.76

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree and complete residency in Family Medicine.
• Experience in inpatient care and managing patient loads is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide family medicine care to unattached inpatients at CRG.
• Collaborate with various specialists in a hospital setting.

Skills

Family Medicine

Inpatient Care

Patient Management

Collaboration with Specialists

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Family Medicine

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Join us and work on the traditional Territory of the Ligwiłda’xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations.

Island Health is seeking Family Physicians to join a supportive and congenial team providing unattached inpatient care at CRG on Northern Vancouver Island. This group functions similar to a Hospitalist program. CRG is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Strathcona Site Family Practice Residency Program with opportunities for teaching.

Campbell River General (CRG) in Campbell River, British Columbia is a 105 bed acute care hospital, established October 2017.

Currently, CRG has a blend of family practice groups and inpatient care lines, who admit and manage their own patients. Each physician provides care for approximately 17-25 patients. Shift lengths are 5 to 7 days. Scheduling is flexible. Responsibilities include providing family medicine care to unattached and unassigned inpatients at CRG. While you are working you are on home-call overnight and when available you work with a UBC resident. The physician will report to the Division Head of Family Practice for their professional responsibilities.

The physician will work alongside colleagues in Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, community Family Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, General Surgery, Internal Medicine (general and sub-specialty who cover the 6 bed ICU), Obstetrics / Gynecology, Orthopedics, Palliative care, Pediatrics, Radiology (U / S, CT, MRI, ECHO), and Addictions Medicine. Established links exist with tertiary care centres 1 hour away (Nanaimo) and 2.5 hours away (Victoria).

Remuneration is comprised of admission bonuses and FFS billings. Please contact us directly to learn more.

Start date : As soon as possible

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change) :

• Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $9,437.76
• Fee Premium: 6.09%
• CME: $2,200 / annum year 3-4 and $4,400 / annum after 4 years in the community.

Community Information

Campbell River has an approximate population of 36,000. Campbell River is a beautiful coastal town in the heart of the North Island. Enjoy exploring trails, whale-watching, seafood.

In addition, Campbell River General services the communities of Alert Bay, Campbell River, Cortes Island, Gold River, Kyuquot, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port MacNeill, Sointula and Tahsis.

Compensation

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including :

• Retention Premium: 6.09%
• Retention Flat Fee: $9,738
• Relocation Funding Available: up to a maximum of $15,000
• Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care