Family Physician, Emergency Medicine

Come work as a Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) The community of Bella Bella is seeking a Family Physician with Emergency experience to join their healthcare team, providing comprehensive services to its residents.Enjoy the efficiency of integrated clinic, hospital, and pharmacy services within a single facility. Our team delivers routine clinic care, emergency services, and inpatient care to a predominantly Heiltsuk Nation community of approximately 2,000 individuals. Primary healthcare is provided through Vancouver Coastal Health’s ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (kwil-valas-iwaylas) and the Bella Bella Medical Clinic.The facility is staffed by seven physicians, with three to four physicians on duty daily, and includes five patient/doctor exam rooms. ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital offers five acute care beds, seven continuing care beds, and a 24/7 emergency department with four beds. Our ER is open 24/7. Call schedule is 1-in-3 or 1-in-4 split shifts (11/13-hour shifts during the week, 24-hour shifts on weekends/on holidays, no patients booked after a night on call).Bella Bella is a picturesque island community located off the central coast of British Columbia, 480 kilometers northwest of Vancouver. Its stunning natural surroundings include channels, inlets, and old-growth forests. The oceanfront hospital serves as a central hub for community life. Recreational opportunities are abundant for outdoor enthusiasts.Applicants will require ACLS, ATLS and PALS certification to work in Emergency. If any of the certifications have expired, the CARE certification can replace the expired certifications.Other benefitsMOCAP on call is estimated in the above total - average 13 or 14 call shifts.REEF ER incentive is in addition to the above noted amounts at $400 per 24/hr shift or $200 per 12/hr shift.After Hours Premium (AHP) is in addition to the above and AHP qualifies for FPE incentive.Housing is provided for permanent/locum physician.Education, Licensing, & ExperienceAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - MandatoryAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - MandatoryCurrent College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - FullCanadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - DesiredCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - MandatoryPediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) - MandatoryInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffAt Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr