Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
- Alert Bay, BC, Canada
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.94% Retention Flat Fee $37,100 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $3,520/annum in year 3&4 to a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years. · Full-time
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- May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.94% Retention Flat Fee $37,100 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $3,520/annum in year 3&4 to a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
The Namgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join the health team. The physician will work in clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members: including 2 community care nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors and a social worker. There are also visiting occupational therapists, social work, mental health, intensive case managers and a midwife. Additionally, visiting specialists include Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology and Psychiatry. The position requires ER coverage, inpatient hospital care and long-term patient care. Both the clinic and hospital are located on the Namgis First Nations reserve. The position is salaried, and housing can be provided.
The Namgis are a forward-thinking people who are deeply invested in the health care of their community and, by extension, the health care of Alert Bay and surrounding peoples.
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
Fee Premium: 23.94%
Annual Flat Fee: $27,558.36
Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.
Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physician with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Community Information
Located on Cormorant Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, Alert Bay offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from local arts and cultural pursuits to hiking, cycling, beachcombing, camping, kayaking, and whale watching.
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Salary
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.94% Retention Flat Fee $37,100 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $3,520/annum in year 3&4 to a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.
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Responsibilities
Provide clinic-based care alongside physicians and a multidisciplinary health team, and cover emergency room services. Deliver inpatient hospital care and long-term patient care to the Namgis community and surrounding populations.
Requirements
The posting seeks a physician to join the community health team and provide family or general practice services. No specific education, licensing, or years-of-experience requirements are stated.
Skills
- Family Medicine
- General Practice
- Emergency Room Coverage
- Inpatient Hospital Care
- Long-Term Patient Care
- Community Healthcare
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Mental Health Care
- Addiction Counseling
- Social Work
- Primary Care
Benefits
- Recruitment Incentive
- Relocation Funding
- Retention Premium
- Retention Flat Fee
- Rural Continuing Medical Education Funding
- Locum Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Family Medicine
- General Practice
- Physician
- Emergency Room Coverage
- Inpatient Care
- Long-Term Patient Care
- Community Healthcare
- Primary Care
- Multidisciplinary Health Team
- Community Care Nursing
- Mental Health
- Addiction Counseling
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Intensive Case Management
- Midwifery
- Pediatrics
- Rheumatology
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Rural Healthcare
- Locum Coverage