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We are seeking up to three Family Physicians (full or part-time combination) to join our maternity department at Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARHCC). We are a collegial group who work closely with our obstetricians, family physicians, pediatricians and midwifery groups.
The Family Physicians working at the ARHCC are a collaborative and collegial team, providing mentorship and support for oncoming physicians. We deliver over 3,100 babies per year. We have a Level 2 nursery and 24 single LDRP rooms. Caesarean sections are performed in the main operating room. We are proud of our reputation of being an excellent hospital, delivering excellent personalized and compassionate maternity care.
We are well supported by a local Diabetes Education Program and the Surrey MFM group. Our hospital is a sought-after site for family practice residents, and we work closely with them on call and in our offices. We have an urgent need in our community. There are opportunities to share existing office space within the community.
Abbotsford is a community nestled in the Fraser Valley approximately 40 minutes east of Vancouver. It is surrounded by the coastal mountains and rivers providing a lush backdrop and access to many outdoor recreational activities. Abbotsford has an excellent school district and is currently a very affordable community to raise a family.
To apply: Please submit your CV, letter of interest, and three reference letters or referee contact names (Please note references required must be professionals with whom you have worked with in the last three years. New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director or fellowship supervisor).
Closing date: November 3, 2026
Anticipated start date: December 1, 2026 or sooner.
Compensation: FFS | LFP | MOCAP
Qualifications: CMPA | CPSBC - Eligibility | CCFP
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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Compensation Type Fee-for-Service
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Responsibilities
Provide family physician services in the hospital maternity department, working collaboratively with obstetricians, family physicians, pediatricians, and midwives. Participate in maternity care and support family practice residents through on-call work and clinical collaboration.
Requirements
Applicants must be eligible for CPSBC registration, hold CCFP certification, and have CMPA coverage. Applicants must provide a CV, a letter of interest, and three professional references or referee contacts from people they have worked with in the last three years; new graduates must include a reference from their residency program director or fellowship supervisor.
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Maternity Care
- Obstetrics
- Newborn Care
- Collaborative Practice
- Mentorship
- Compassionate Patient Care
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Keywords
- Family Physician
- Family Medicine
- General Practitioner
- Maternity Department
- Maternity Care
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Midwifery
- Newborn Care
- Level 2 Nursery
- LDRP
- Caesarean Sections
- Diabetes Education
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- On-Call Care
- Resident Mentorship
- CMPA
- CPSBC Eligibility
- CCFP
- Fee-for-Service
- LFP
- MOCAP
