Family Practice - Emergency Medicine Physician - Bella Coola Job Bella Coola British Columbia Canada,Doctor/Physician

Location: Bella Coola

Job Summary

Job Title:

Family Practitioner with Family Practice Emergency

Work Site:

Bella Coola General Hospital

Status:

Full-time/Part-time (Minimum 0.5 FTE)

Start Date:

ASAP

Compensation Type:

Clinical Service Contract

Step into the Role of a Lifetime:
Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity in Bella Coola

About Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Join a healthcare network that not only stands for excellence in patient care but also empowers its healthcare professionals. At Vancouver Coastal Health, we believe that work-life balance and professional growth go hand in hand.

Bella Coola:
Where Majestic Nature Meets Rich Culture

Discover Bella Coola
, a place where the breathtaking landscapes of the Coast Mountains and the Great Bear Rainforest meet a diverse and vibrant community rooted in the heritage of the Nuxalk Nation.

Lifestyle Benefits: Experience the outdoor recreational opportunities that the Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast region has to offer, from hiking and fishing to exploration and nature walks.

C
ommunity Amenities: Grocery stores, artisan shops, restaurants, and schools—Bella Coola provides all the comforts of modern life.

Exceptional Accommodation: Experience the comfort of fully furnished single-family homes with modern amenities. We've also set up a state-of-the-art gym exclusively for our hospital staff. Housing is fully covered for locums and available at a reasonable rate for our regular contracted physicians.

Family Practice Emergency Medicine:
Your Role and Unmatched Benefits

Specialized Role: Engage in a comprehensive role covering clinic, hospital, and community health services, excluding obstetrics.

Community Service: Make a significant impact in the Nuxalk First Nation and adjacent areas.

Team

Collaboration:

Benefit from a supportive environment with 3-4 experienced physicians.

Financial Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a relocation support package, backed by various rural health funds.

Work-Life Balance: Achieve professional autonomy with the support of the Rural GP Locum Program.

Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.

Contract Commitment: Commit to a 46-week service period within a year, with a welcoming bonus for joining our community.

Join us and discover why there's no better place to be a Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician than at Vancouver Coastal Health in Bella Coola. We can't wait to welcome you!

RURAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES

Rural Retention Program (RRP)

Flat Fee: $39,703.68 annually ($9,925.92 paid quarterly) paid to any physician that permanently resides and practices in an eligible RSA community for a minimum 9 months per year and bills equal to or greater than $75,000 in the previous calendar year.

Fee Premium (%): 25.62% paid on top of MSP billings or service contracts. In order to claim the Fee Premium, you must be physically located in the RSA community.

Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME)

$330 quarterly in first 2 years in community ($1,320 annually)

$880 quarterly in 3rd/4th year ($3,520 annually)

$1430 quarterly over 4 years ($5,720 annually)

Note:

Physicians must reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for at least 9 months per year.

Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF)

Up to a $20,000 one-time payment, depending on FTE

Relocation Funding (Recruitment Contingency Fund)

$9,000 (based on where you are relocating from – within BC)

$12,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving within Canada outside BC)

$15,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving from outside of Canada)

Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA)

R-CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) provides eligible rural BC physicians with up to a 50% refund of CMPA fees
. Physicians must permanently reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for a minimum of 9 months per year and bill equal to or greater than $75,000.

* Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience

Licensing:Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)

Mandatory Requirements:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Emergency medicine experience

Professional Affiliation:Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor:


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