Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Lytton (IA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Recruitment incentive

CME support

NAVIG8 leadership program

Job summary

Health Match BC in Lytton, BC, seeks a Rural Family Medicine physician to join a community-focused clinic delivering primary care to residents, including First Nations communities. The role emphasizes independence and a rural lifestyle to help rebuild local health services.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in Leadership NAVIG8 development, and benefit from relocation funding, recruitment incentives, and CME support.

Qualifications

• Independent and suited to a rural lifestyle; committed to re-establishing health services in the community.
• Leadership Development opportunities via NAVIG8 program for physician leaders.
• Experience in community and primary care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide community and primary care to residents of Lytton and surrounding First Nations communities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to manage ~1,800–2,000 visits per year.
• Engage in leadership development and program implementation within Interior Health NAVIG8.

Skills

Independent

Rural healthcare

Primary care

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Lytton is situated at the meeting of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, with one of the finest river canyon landscapes in the world. Despite a devastating wildfire in summer 2021, the residents of Lytton are eager to rebuild and return the community to its former vibrant state. The geography of the area makes Lytton a wonderful playground for unique and exciting outdoor adventures. Lytton also provides an exceptionally rewarding opportunity to practise medicine alongside residents who embrace the core essence of community, coming together again in the place they call home.

Practice Details

Rural Family Medicine opportunities now available to join our team in Lytton! Come experience a fulfilling professional life practicing community and primary care. Working together with the multi-disciplinary team, our clinic provides care to the residents of Lytton surrounding First Nations communities and sees approximately 1800-2000 visits/per year, mainly CTAS 4-5.

The ideal candidate will be independent and suited to a rural lifestyle with the desire to support re-establishing health services in this community.

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Compensation

Compensation Type Salary Estimated Remuneration $300,000 per year, estimate only

Benefits and Incentives

• Retention Premium 16.07%
• Retention Flat Fee $24,896
• Relocation Funding Available $9000-15,000
• Recruitment Incentive $20,000
• Other Benefits/Incentives CME: Up to 2 years $1320.00; In 3rd & 4th year $3520.00; Over 4 years $5720.00
• Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.
• Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.