Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Primary Care Physician at the new Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Clinic. This part-time role emphasizes team-based care, work-life balance, and professional development, catering to urgent care needs in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care and urgent/emergent care.
• Training in Opioid Agonist Therapy is an asset.
• Experience in splinting, casting, suturing, and minor procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide team-based care alongside other healthcare professionals.
• Support patients in finding primary care providers if unattached.
• Work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Job description

Come work as a Primary Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! This part-time position is at the new Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Clinic (UPCC), opening in spring/summer 2024.

The UPCC offers urgent care for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses that should be addressed within 12 to 24 hours, without the need for hospital emergency services. Located in East Richmond, the clinic is accessible by transit and operates 365 days a year, with hours from 0800-2200 Monday to Saturday (including holidays) and 0900-1700 on Sundays.

The clinic provides team-based care with physicians working alongside nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and social workers. On-site diagnostics include X-ray, ECG, slit lamp, point of care ultrasound, and urine testing. Referrals and specialist support are available through Richmond Hospital. Candidates should have experience in splinting, casting, suturing, and minor procedures. Patients will be supported in finding primary care providers if unattached.

The ideal candidate has recent experience in primary care and urgent or emergent care, understanding the importance of foundational primary care. Training in Opioid Agonist Therapy is a plus but not required. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, is necessary. We value positivity, energy, empathy, strong communication, and attention to detail.

The Richmond UPCC emphasizes work-life balance, professional development, and continuous quality improvement, fostering a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Emergency care experience preferred
• Experience in primary and urgent/emergent care, with ability to integrate both
• Training in Opioid Agonist Therapy is an asset
• Experience in splinting, casting, suturing, and minor procedures

A resume is required to apply.