Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

About the Practice We are a group of 7 physicians working in a fun and functional clinic with a highly skilled RN, social worker, and physio. We all have diverse interests and encourage physicians to develop a practice that both provides high‑quality longitudinal care and allows for the development of specialty interests. We have a local emergency room open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, and many, though not all, of our doctors work shifts here. Other physicians work in long‑term care or are part of a team doing hospitalist, OB, or pediatric care in our regional hospital 25 minutes away. Doctors from nearby communities support our ER when coverage is needed. Trauma and after‑hour emergency visits go directly to the regional hospital in nearby Trail. If you prefer straight clinic care that is great as well. Within our clinic we have the PCN (Primary Care Network) to support us; this includes a full‑time Social Worker, a full‑time RN, and a 0.8 Physio, and together we provide a strong team‑based care approach. The clinics are fully EMR supported (Profile) with wonderful admin staff, including a strong biller who catches us when we are undervaluing our work. Peer support and camaraderie make us a very functional team and it is often repeated as one of the main reasons we stay and continue to enjoy practicing in Castlegar. For those that enjoy teaching, nearby Trail is a UBC teaching center so we also enjoy the opportunity to teach medical students and to preceptor family practice residents. We appreciate the many opportunities we have and that they are choices and not pressures or obligations. We pride ourselves on good patient care, but also on our ability to strongly support flexible MD schedules. Most of the MDs drawn to this area love the outdoors and/or want a lovely place to raise their families. To this end most MDs take 8 weeks of vacation per year and work an average of 4 days a week for an estimated $350,000 – $400,000 gross income (including some, but not all, rural incentives). For those that wish to, this means there is still potential to earn more if you choose About the Community Castlegar, located at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers, offers a fertile valley with a rich cultural heritage and a thriving artistic scene. The lifestyle here is flexible, with easy access to outdoor adventures and a great place to raise a family. The town is only 40 minutes to the east from a vibrant arts and culture hub and close to world‑class skiing at Red Mountain and Whitewater ski resorts. Hike and bike trails, parks, rivers, and open spaces are right in the neighbourhood, and a regional airport connects you to larger cities. Compensation Estimated Remuneration: $350,000 – $400,000 gross (based on 4 days/week and 8 weeks vacation; higher if full‑time) Benefits and Incentives: Vacation leave – up to 8 weeks per year, negotiable Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) – retention premium 11.90%, flat fee $18,442, relocation funding $9,000–$15,000 Recruitment incentive $15,000 (pro‑rated if not full‑time) Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) – $440 for ≤2 years, $2,640 for 3–4 years, $4,840 for 4+ years BC / Canada loan forgiveness programmes available for eligible students Physician overhead – please enquire Role and Schedule We provide the option to: 1) focus primarily on clinic care; 2) work shifts at the local emergency department; 3) support long‑term care or hospitalist/OB/pediatric teams in our regional hospital. The work schedule is flexible, with most MDs working an average of 4 days a week, taking 8 weeks of vacation per year, and enjoying a balanced lifestyle. #J-18808-Ljbffr