Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
- Fort St. James, BC, Canada
Internship
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Role and Facility Information
FP/ER LOCUM opportunities!!
The Fort St. James Health Centre is seeking FP/ER locum coverage for various time frames over the next 6 months. Exclusive weekend Emergency shifts are available!! ER +1 is not required.
Locum dates can be customized to suit your availability and will be managed through Locums for Rural BC.
Locums are met by clinic staff on day of arrival. They are given a quick tour of town and shown where the clinic and hospital are located. They are then escorted to the locum accommodation.
For a typical 5 day assignment, you can expect a combination of in-clinic pre-booked patients, acute care clinic and on-call. On-call emergency department shifts are all 24 hours, 0800-0800.
EMR: MOIS. Training is provided on the first day by IT. Friendly support staff are available during clinic hours for any questions that may come up.
Travel: Flights within BC are funded and personal use of vehicle is reimbursed at $0.63/km
Accommodation: A fully furnished suite is provided, with great views of Stuart Lake and its amazing sunsets! The condo is pet friendly, however we ask that approval is obtained ahead of time. The condo is a quick 5 minute walk from the MXV gym, the Save On Foods, both pharmacies and the rest of what main street has to offer!
Join an Integrated team of dedicated physicians, a nurse practitioner, nurses, counsellors, social workers, medical exercise specialists and a large supporting office staff. We provide primary care services to the 5000 patient population in the communities of Fort St. James, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Tl’azt’en Nation and Binche Whut’en.
Regular office hours are Mon-Fri 9am-4pm closed 12pm-1pm for lunch, closed all statutory holidays. Appointments are booked at 20 minute intervals, with some 30 minute appointments throughout the day.
Acute Care Clinic is operated daily from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Physicians all rotate through the acute care clinic, with one physician in the morning and one in the afternoon being responsible for the patients.
Outdoor Recreation: Fort St. James and surrounding area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! In the summer enjoy hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, as well as fishing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming on fabulous Stuart Lake. Paddle board rentals are available! Winter activities include curling and both downhill and x-country skiing as well as ice hockey.
If professional satisfaction and outstanding lifestyle are your priority, please get in touch!
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Combination Physician Overhead n/a Billing Split n/a
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave n/a May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 22.82%
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FP/ER LOCUM opportunities!!
The Fort St. James Health Centre is seeking FP/ER locum coverage for various time frames over the next 6 months. Exclusive weekend Emergency shifts are available!! ER +1 is not required.
Locum dates can be customized to suit your availability and will be managed through Locums for Rural BC.
Locums are met by clinic staff on day of arrival. They are given a quick tour of town and shown where the clinic and hospital are located. They are then escorted to the locum accommodation.
For a typical 5 day assignment, you can expect a combination of in-clinic pre-booked patients, acute care clinic and on-call. On-call emergency department shifts are all 24 hours, 0800-0800.
EMR: MOIS. Training is provided on the first day by IT. Friendly support staff are available during clinic hours for any questions that may come up.
Travel: Flights within BC are funded and personal use of vehicle is reimbursed at $0.63/km
Accommodation: A fully furnished suite is provided, with great views of Stuart Lake and its amazing sunsets! The condo is pet friendly, however we ask that approval is obtained ahead of time. The condo is a quick 5 minute walk from the MXV gym, the Save On Foods, both pharmacies and the rest of what main street has to offer!
Join an Integrated team of dedicated physicians, a nurse practitioner, nurses, counsellors, social workers, medical exercise specialists and a large supporting office staff. We provide primary care services to the 5000 patient population in the communities of Fort St. James, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Tl’azt’en Nation and Binche Whut’en.
Regular office hours are Mon-Fri 9am-4pm closed 12pm-1pm for lunch, closed all statutory holidays. Appointments are booked at 20 minute intervals, with some 30 minute appointments throughout the day.
Acute Care Clinic is operated daily from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Physicians all rotate through the acute care clinic, with one physician in the morning and one in the afternoon being responsible for the patients.
- May be required to go to local FN communities to provide outreach services.
Outdoor Recreation: Fort St. James and surrounding area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! In the summer enjoy hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, as well as fishing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming on fabulous Stuart Lake. Paddle board rentals are available! Winter activities include curling and both downhill and x-country skiing as well as ice hockey.
If professional satisfaction and outstanding lifestyle are your priority, please get in touch!
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Combination Physician Overhead n/a Billing Split n/a
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave n/a May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 22.82%
Request Info
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide family practice and emergency department locum coverage, including pre-booked clinic appointments, acute care clinic shifts, and 24-hour on-call emergency coverage. Physicians may also provide outreach services to local First Nations communities and collaborate with an integrated healthcare team.
Requirements
The posting seeks a family practitioner or general practitioner for locum assignments, with dates customizable to the physician’s availability. ER+1 is not required; training on the MOIS electronic medical record system is provided.
Skills
- Family Medicine
- General Practice
- Emergency Medicine
- Primary Care
- Acute Care
- On-Call Coverage
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Community Outreach
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
Benefits
- Funded Flights Within British Columbia
- Furnished Accommodation
- Local Gym Pass
- Potential Rural Retention Premium
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Family Practice
- General Practice
- Emergency Department
- Locum Coverage
- Primary Care
- Acute Care Clinic
- On-Call
- 24-Hour Shifts
- MOIS
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Appointments
- Community Outreach
- First Nations Communities
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
- Rural Healthcare