Pediatrics

Health Match BC; Comox; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatrician to join their team at a beautiful hospital in Comox. This role offers the chance to provide quality care to a diverse patient population while engaging in teaching opportunities with medical students and residents. The community is vibrant and offers a multitude of recreational activities, making it an ideal location for work-life balance. If you are passionate about pediatric care and education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fee Premium - 6.93%

Annual Flat Fee - $10,739.52

Recruitment Incentive - $10,000

Relocation Costs - up to $15,000

Rural CME Funding

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree and complete residency in Pediatrics.
• Experience in teaching medical students is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care in a community hospital setting.
• Participate in teaching medical students and residents.

Skills

Pediatric Care

Medical Teaching

Patient Management

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Pediatrics

Job description

Role and Facility Information

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) has an immediate opportunity for a Pediatrician to join the Department of Pediatrics at the North Island Comox Valley Hospital in the oceanfront community of Comox.

The North Island Comox Valley Hospital is a beautiful facility that opened in October 2017. There are 153 inpatient beds and the hospital serves a population of approximately 66,000 people, and is a referral center for some surgical specialties. In addition to Pediatrics, there are a broad range of consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, Psychiatry, Otolaryngology, Radiology and Family Medicine.

The successful candidate will share call (1:4).

We have an academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) postgraduate programs and are a teaching hospital. We have a Family Practice Residency Program and are involved in both medical student and residency teaching.

Start date: as soon as possible

Community

Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island, the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighboring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island. The Comox Valley, home to Vancouver Island's pre-eminent ski resort of Mt. Washington, is also the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Desolation Sound group of Islands. The recreational options here are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining. Known for its abundant wildlife, it is a place where you can ski, golf, fish, and go to the theatre, all in the same day.

Benefits

• Fee Premium - 6.93%
• Annual Flat Fee - $10,739.52
• Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
• Relocation Costs - up to a maximum of $15,000
• Rural CME: Years 3 & 4 - $3000/annum; after 4 years: $6000/annum

Compensation

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service

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

• Retention Premium 6.93%
• Retention Flat Fee $10,740
• Relocation Funding Available up to a max of $15,000
• Recruitment Incentive $10,000

Other Benefits/Incentives may be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement including:

• Fee Premium - 6.93%
• Annual Flat Fee - $10,739.52
• Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
• Relocation Costs - up to a maximum of $15,000
• Rural CME: Years 3 & 4 - $3000/annum; after 4 years: $6000/annum

The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care