Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Lytton (IA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Premium 16.07%

Relocation funding 9k-15k CAD

Recruitment incentive 20,000 CAD

CME benefits: up to 2 years 1320 CAD;

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Health Match BC is seeking a Rural Family Medicine physician to join our team in Lytton, BC. Work with a multidisciplinary group to deliver community and primary care, helping re-establish health services in a resilient rural community.

You will be part of a program offering NAVIG8 leadership development and various incentives, with patient volume of about 1,800–2,000 visits annually. This role emphasizes independent rural practice and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Independent and capable of rural practice.
• Desire to support re-establishing health services in the community.
• Interest in leadership development through NAVIG8 program.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team to provide community and primary care in Lytton.
• Support re-establishment of health services and serve approximately 1,800–2,000 visits per year.

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.