Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Role and Facility Family Physicians, this might be what you are looking for: Work–Life balance in the best of locations in British Columbia. Family Practice opportunity to join another full‑time physician in the Mayne Island Health Clinic, which provides rural primary care services to the residents of Mayne Island. The clinic is supported by MOAs; a part‑time RN, virtual mental health and substance use counselling, Home Care, and Palliative Care RN and LPN with the Community Health Services Team. In this position, you will join another physician and RN in a modern, well‑equipped clinic with an Accuro EMR. The clinic is part of a Health Centre that includes a community nurse, public health visits, laboratory collection, physiotherapist, massage therapist, mental health counsellor and community volunteer program. You have the opportunity to build a schedule that suits your lifestyle and allows for quality time with your family and access to all of the amazing recreational opportunities at your doorstep. While meeting patient needs, there is flexibility to establish clinic hours and workdays that align with your own practice model. On‑call responsibilities are light and shared 1:4 with colleagues on Pender and Galiano Islands. There is a 1.0 FTE APP service contract available that provides remuneration for family practice services and urgent emergent care at the clinic. Physician commitment is flexible for this position from part time to full time. The Physician will work in the clinic, with the support of the MOAs, providing primary care and respond to emergencies if necessary for occasional BCAS calls. There will be ample orientation days with the currently practicing Physician. Clinic Description Our medical clinic provides a modern and bright clinical environment including medical practitioner’s offices and exam rooms, a fully equipped by Island Health Treatment Room, medication samples and a beautiful reception area. Heli‑pad and BCAS on site for medical emergencies. Transfer is from 20‑40 minutes by air or water ambulance 1‑2 h to Victoria hospitals tertiary care. Emergency Framework BCAS – Paramedics through 911, volunteer First Responders. Fully supplied and equipped Emergency Treatment Room. Patients requiring urgent transfer are triaged and taken by water taxi or helicopter. Call Expectations There will be evening/overnight on‑call duties on designated dates. One weeknight overnight on call 1700‑0800 and one weekend a month. Call remuneration is via the MOCAP Program. Benefits Recruitment Incentive – $15,000 (pro‑rated based on FTE) Fee Premium – 10.85% Annual Flat Fee – $16,814.40 Rural CME starting at $440/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $2,640 for years 3‑4, and a maximum of $4,840 after 4 years. Rural GP Locum Program provides $996/day plus to locum physician with 38 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician. The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change. For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement – Province of British Columbia. Community Information Mayne Island, located midway between Victoria and Vancouver, is accessible by ferry 1.5 h from either the Tsawwassen ferry terminal / Vancouver on the BC mainland or the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Victoria on Vancouver Island, BC. Mayne Island, a picturesque Southern Gulf Island, has a large retirement population with some growing number of young families among its 1,300 permanent residents. Additionally, Mayne Island attracts a diverse influx of part‑time residents and summer tourists. Mayne Island, a beautiful Southern Gulf Islands enjoys a Mediterranean climate with sunny dry summers and temperate rainy winters. With park lands and sand stone sculptured shores, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy marine and wild life watching, beach‑combing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding. Our full‑size Community Center offers outdoor tennis court, pickleball, kinesiology‑led exercise classes, yoga, well‑equipped gym and serves as a community gathering place. Mayne Island presents a one‑of‑a‑kind setting fostering a vibrant artistic community with sought‑after lifestyle. Art studios, Farmer’s Market, a Choir, Theatre group and all the outdoor pursuits as well gardening in this Mediterranean climate are most enjoyable. Mayne Island has a diverse and caring community with many community events. The island has an excellent elementary school to Grade 7, few good grocery stores, gas station, post office, several great restaurants, bakery and is served everywhere by high‑speed internet. Mayne Island enjoys beautiful parks, and miles of hiking trails. Brand new Marina for boating, sailing, diving and fishing adventures, Mayne is the ideal location to find the work‑life balance you’ve been looking for. Contact Request additional Information: Dr. Losier @250 539 2312 Terms Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr