Internal Medicine

Health Match BC; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation assistance

CME allowances

Job summary

Health Match BC seeks a Geriatric Medicine physician for the new North Island Hospital in Campbell River, Vancouver Island. The role involves inpatient and outpatient consultation and follow-up with an elder-friendly facility design. There are no on-call duties, with remuneration under a clinical service contract.

Start date is as soon as possible. Campbell River serves a regional population of around 36,000, with RSA-based incentives including relocation and recruitment allowances.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

The Division of Geriatric Medicine consists of a team of 11 Geriatricians working across Vancouver Island serving a population of 750,000. In Campbell River, the new North Island Hospital is a state of the art facility with an elder-friendly design to meet unique needs of seniors.

The Geriatric service provides clinical support to a robust service including in-patient and out-patient consultation and follow-up. Physicians work with dedicated interdisciplinary teams in most areas, including a geriatric psychiatrist in Campbell River. There are no “on call” duties with attractive remuneration under a clinical service contract. The Division of Geriatrics is affiliated with the University of British Columbia Island Medical Program, and supports clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

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: $9,242.01
• Fee Premium: 6.09%
• CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs

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 Clinical Service Contract

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 $9,438 Relocation Funding Available $up to a maximum of $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $up to a maximum of $10,000