Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Vernon; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a General Practice Physician for their Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Vernon, Normandie. This position offers flexible locum dates throughout the summer, allowing physicians to balance work with recreational activities in the scenic area. The role involves providing urgent and episodic care while working with an interprofessional team. Competitive remuneration and travel coverage are available, making it a great opportunity for family practice physicians who enjoy outdoor activities.

Prestations

Flexible locum dates

Travel and accommodation coverage

Qualifications

• Physicians must have a valid medical degree and be licensed to practice in the region.
• Experience in a family practice setting is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide longitudinal, urgent, and episodic care at the UPCC.
• Work as part of an interprofessional team.
• Manage patients until they are attached to a regular patient medical home.

Description du poste

Role and Facility Information

The Vernon Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) is a partnership among the Ministry of Health, Interior Health, the Division of Family Practice and other community partners. It augments the existing same day access to primary care in the North Okanagan currently provided by a network of primary care practices and improves access to same day care for patients. In addition, the Vernon UPCC attaches patients in need of a primary care provider until they can be attached to a regular patient medical home and will provide patients an alternative to the Emergency Department for urgent and episodic care needs that can be managed by primary care.

As a General Practice Physician, you will work with members of the care team at the Vernon Urgent and Primary Care Clinic (UPCC). This state of the art clinic will provide longitudinal, urgent, and episodic care to the community of Vernon. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians to work as part of an interprofessional team.

The UPCC team consists of:

• General Practitioners (GPs)
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Registered Nurse team lead
• Primary care registered nurses (RNs)
• Social workers (SWs)
• Medical office assistants (MOAs)
• A dedicated operational manager
• Physiotherapists

Amazing opportunity for family practice physicians for short‑term locums in beautiful Vernon, BC! You can choose flexible locum dates throughout July, August and September and we welcome both part‑time and full‑time availability. This flexibility allows you to indulge in Vernon’s abundant outdoor recreational activities in your time outside of work.

Summertime in Vernon is truly magical! You can spend your days boating, kayaking or paddle‑boarding on one of the many lakes surrounding Vernon, touring award‑winning wineries, hiking up to see beautiful views of the Okanagan valley, cycling along the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, or heading up to Silver Star Mountain Resort for a day of outdoor family fun. After a day spent exploring, you can unwind at one of the many charming restaurants in Vernon’s downtown core. The bi‑weekly Vernon Farmer’s Market features the freshest local fruit and veggies, local artisans, freshly baked goods, live entertainment, and food trucks. Visit this link to see more of the many events offered in Vernon throughout the summer: https://www.tourismvernon.com/things-to-do/events

You have the flexibility to propose your own schedule and add a little vacation into your locum.

Travel and accommodation coverage is available! Please reach out for details regarding these incentives.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

Compensation

Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract

Estimated Remuneration: Competitive