Locum Hospitalist

Job Title: Locum Hospitalist

Work Site: Sechelt Hospital

Status: Locum Full-Time, Part Time

Start Date: June 18, 2025

Compensation Type: Longitudinal Family Physician Payment

Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a Hospitalist!

We are seeking full-time and/or part-time Locum Hospitalists at Sechelt Hospital to provide 24-hour MRP medical services to acute care patients. This role offers the possibility of joining the group as a permanent member. Responsibilities include admitting new, unassigned, and unattached patients via the Emergency Department (ED), comprehensive patient rounding and stabilization, and responding to urgent, non-code calls for admitted patients.

The successful candidates will participate in an on-call rotation, approximately 1-2 days per week, with 5-7 day work weeks. Candidates should have a strong interest in developing their acute care hospitalist practice within the Sechelt Hospital team.

Remuneration will be through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) payment model.

Sechelt Hospital is a 63-bed acute care facility on the Sunshine Coast of BC, serving over 33,000 residents. It offers comprehensive health services including 24/7 emergency care, renal programs, mental health services, regional laboratory and imaging services, rehabilitation, surgical and birthing support, chemotherapy, and outpatient day care services.

Interested applicants should apply via the Health Match BC Posting by clicking the "Request Info" link below. Please include a cover letter, CV, and other relevant documents.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full/Provisional
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Desired

For inquiries, contact Alice Morales, Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor, at  or click “Apply Now.” A resume and cover letter are required.

All new hires must report their vaccination and infection history as per Ministry of Health policy, to ensure appropriate health measures and outbreak management.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a leader in healthcare, research, and education, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovation, teamwork, and community engagement. Benefits include:

• Career growth with training and leadership development
• Wellness supports including counselling and critical incident services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Exclusive staff discounts

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.