Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
- Terrace, BC, Canada
Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 18.48% Retention Flat Fee $28,045 Relocation Funding Available $9000-15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. · Full-time
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- Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 18.48% Retention Flat Fee $28,045 Relocation Funding Available $9000-15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available.
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Role and Facility Information
Terrace is seeking a dedicated Family Physician with a focus on Obstetrics – Operative Delivery to join our collaborative and supportive medical community in a permanent position. This role is designed to provide coverage and support to the OBGYN department, and requires a physician with strong obstetrical skills, including experience in deliveries and operative obstetrics.
We are looking for a physician who is passionate about providing high-quality maternal and newborn care and is interested in building a long-term practice in our vibrant and welcoming community. We offer flexibility in FTE to support your professional and personal goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive family medicine care with a focus on obstetrics, including operative deliveries.
Participate in a shared obstetrical call group, ensuring equitable coverage and continuity of care.
Collaborate closely with the OBGYN department and a multidisciplinary team including midwives, nurses, and specialists.
Engage in teaching opportunities with medical learners, if desired.
Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
You will join a team of family physicians and specialists serving the Northwest Regional population of 86,000 people. This position is compensated through an alternative payment program, offering the stability of a fixed salary.
Why Terrace?
Surrounded by the stunning coastal mountain range and ancient rainforest, Terrace offers an unmatched lifestyle just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy mild winters with access to skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and hot springs. Summers bring opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and world-class salmon fishing. The community is rich in arts, culture, and local events, with a vibrant downtown and the largest farmer’s market in the Northwest.
Terrace is a friendly, entrepreneurial community with clean air, affordable living, and a strong sense of belonging. It’s a regional hub for government, education, trades, and tourism, with excellent schools and post-secondary institutions including Northwest Community College and a UBC campus.
Ksyen Regional Hospital
Opened in November 2024, Ksyen Regional Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering:
42 Acute Care Beds
20-bed Psychiatry Unit
4 Surgical Suites (including dedicated Orthopedics OR)
6 ICU Beds (expandable to 8)
20-bed Emergency Department with 2 Trauma Bays
Large Ambulatory Care Unit
Community Cancer Clinic
Hemodialysis Unit
Pediatric Care Space
MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine Services
The hospital includes a Tier 3 neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery, supporting antenatal and postnatal services, education, and parenting support. It is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program and UBC Family Medicine Residency Program.
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Billing Split none
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 18.48% Retention Flat Fee $28,045 Relocation Funding Available $9000-15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.
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Terrace is seeking a dedicated Family Physician with a focus on Obstetrics – Operative Delivery to join our collaborative and supportive medical community in a permanent position. This role is designed to provide coverage and support to the OBGYN department, and requires a physician with strong obstetrical skills, including experience in deliveries and operative obstetrics.
We are looking for a physician who is passionate about providing high-quality maternal and newborn care and is interested in building a long-term practice in our vibrant and welcoming community. We offer flexibility in FTE to support your professional and personal goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive family medicine care with a focus on obstetrics, including operative deliveries.
Participate in a shared obstetrical call group, ensuring equitable coverage and continuity of care.
Collaborate closely with the OBGYN department and a multidisciplinary team including midwives, nurses, and specialists.
Engage in teaching opportunities with medical learners, if desired.
Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
You will join a team of family physicians and specialists serving the Northwest Regional population of 86,000 people. This position is compensated through an alternative payment program, offering the stability of a fixed salary.
Why Terrace?
Surrounded by the stunning coastal mountain range and ancient rainforest, Terrace offers an unmatched lifestyle just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy mild winters with access to skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and hot springs. Summers bring opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and world-class salmon fishing. The community is rich in arts, culture, and local events, with a vibrant downtown and the largest farmer’s market in the Northwest.
Terrace is a friendly, entrepreneurial community with clean air, affordable living, and a strong sense of belonging. It’s a regional hub for government, education, trades, and tourism, with excellent schools and post-secondary institutions including Northwest Community College and a UBC campus.
Ksyen Regional Hospital
Opened in November 2024, Ksyen Regional Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering:
42 Acute Care Beds
20-bed Psychiatry Unit
4 Surgical Suites (including dedicated Orthopedics OR)
6 ICU Beds (expandable to 8)
20-bed Emergency Department with 2 Trauma Bays
Large Ambulatory Care Unit
Community Cancer Clinic
Hemodialysis Unit
Pediatric Care Space
MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine Services
The hospital includes a Tier 3 neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery, supporting antenatal and postnatal services, education, and parenting support. It is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program and UBC Family Medicine Residency Program.
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Billing Split none
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 18.48% Retention Flat Fee $28,045 Relocation Funding Available $9000-15,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive family medicine with a focus on obstetrics, including operative deliveries, and participate in shared obstetrical call coverage. Collaborate with the OBGYN department and multidisciplinary care team, with opportunities to teach medical learners and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety.
Requirements
The role calls for a family physician with strong obstetrical skills and experience in deliveries and operative obstetrics. The physician should be committed to high-quality maternal and newborn care and interested in building a long-term practice in the community.
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Operative Delivery
- Obstetrical Care
- Maternal Care
- Newborn Care
- Patient Care
- Shared Call Coverage
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Teaching
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
Benefits
- Vacation Leave
- Continuing Medical Education
- Retention Premium
- Retention Flat Fee
- Relocation Funding
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
Keywords
- Family Medicine
- Family Physician
- General Practitioner
- Obstetrics
- Operative Obstetrics
- Operative Delivery
- Obstetrical Call Group
- Maternal Care
- Newborn Care
- OBGYN
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Midwives
- Nursing
- Medical Learners
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Antenatal Care
- Postnatal Care
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Special Care Nursery
- Northern Medical Program
- UBC Family Medicine Residency Program
- Rural Subsidiary Agreement
- Alternative Payment Program
- Fee-for-Service