Family Practice

OverviewJoin to apply for the Family Practice - Emergency Medicine Physician - Bella Coola role at Vancouver Coastal HealthJob Title: Family Practitioner with Family Practice EmergencyWork Site: Bella Coola General HospitalStatus: Full-time/Part-time (Minimum 0.5 FTE) • Start Date: ASAP • Compensation Type: Clinical Service ContractAbout Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Join a healthcare network that stands for excellence in patient care and supports its healthcare professionals. VCH emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth, aligning with our mission of healthy lives in healthy communities.Bella CoolaBella Coola offers majestic nature and rich culture, with a diverse community rooted in the heritage of the Nuxalk Nation. The region provides outdoor recreational opportunities and modern amenities, with housing support for physicians as noted in the incentives below.Your Role and BenefitsSpecialized Role: Engage in a comprehensive role covering clinic, hospital, and community health services, excluding obstetrics.Community Service: Make a positive impact in the Nuxalk First Nation and adjacent areas.Team Collaboration: Work in a supportive environment with 3–4 experienced physicians.Financial Benefits: Competitive compensation and a relocation support package backed by rural health funds.Work-Life Balance: Professional autonomy with support from the Rural GP Locum Program.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.Contract Commitment: 46-week service period within a year, with a welcoming bonus for joining the community. Rural Recruitment IncentivesRecruitment Incentive Fund: $20,000 one-time payment, prorated for part-time physicians. Fee Premium: 25.62% paid on top of MSP billings or service contracts. Flat Fee: $39,703.68 annual flat fee paid to eligible physicians who reside and practice in RSA communities for at least 9 months/year and bill ≥$75,000 in the prior calendar year. Relocation Funding: $9,000–$15,000 depending on relocation origin. Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME): Individual funds up to $5,720 over 4 years. Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA): Up to 50% refund of CMPA fees with residency and billing requirements. Vacation Leave and Locum support through Rural programs; additional on-call incentives are described in offer details. Housing may be provided at no charge when required by VCH. Education, Licensing, & ExperienceLicensing: Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).Mandatory Requirements: ACLS, ATLS, CMPA membership, PALS or NRP, and emergency medicine experience.Professional Affiliation: Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired. How to ApplyInterested in applying? Contact Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor, medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.” A resume and cover letter are required. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?Comprehensive benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension planEmployer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports for employees and immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programsVCH values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024. Thank you for your interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr