Family Practitioner

Ever dreamed of practicing family medicine on a Gulf Island on the West Coast of BC? Well, this is your opportunity Denman Island Clinic provides full family practice for a broad demographic of about 1400 permanent residents which swells to about 1800 in Summer.

The position is for a 0.5 FTE part time primary care provider.

The physician will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide ongoing care management to patients, with a wide variety of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and functional disorders, commensurate with the professional services provided by a full scope General Practitioner. The Physician will provide the Services via face to face appointments, telephone consultations and virtual care options where available and as appropriate based on the clinical circumstances.

The full scope of primary health care services including but not limited to the following:
(i) Health promotion and illness prevention services;
(ii) Primary care for minor or episodic illnesses;
(iii) Management of chronic diseases

(iv) Management and co-ordination of patient care across the spectrum of primary, secondary and tertiary care (i.e. referral to specialists and other providers, case management, case conferences and acting upon consultative advice);
(v) Primary reproductive care;
(vi) Primary mental health and substance use (MHSU) services;
(vii) Support for Substance use;
(viii) Gender-affirming care;
(ix) Support for the terminally ill;
(x) Coordination and access to rehabilitation;
(xi) Provide medical coordination and participate in multidisciplinary team planning for the ongoing health needs of patients.

(xii) Clinical administrative services

**Additional Information**

As a Primary Care Network clinic, allied health providers are available including asocial worker, a pharmacist, a physiotherapist, mental health and substance use clinician, dietitian and a Health Authority medical lab nurse. The clinic provides regular patient care, handling of minor emergencies, triage, and assessment if patient requires transfer to hospital. Home visits are done for frail elderly patients. Island has 911 service and Community Paramedic program collaboration likely required. Having an NP would allow for well baby-child visits, well-women care, routine paps, etc. as well as outreach to the community for chronic disease.

TeleHealth and Telus Med Access EMR is available via secure high-speed internet. Denman Island has a highly competent paramedic team and 24/7 ambulance service.

The Health Centre building is owned and managed by a non-profit society. It houses a modern, well-equipped turn-key family practice clinic and a home care and counseling organization.

**Start Date**

Negotiable

**Status**

0.5 FTE Part Time

**Remuneration**

APP

**Overhead**

TBD; as negotiated between the physician(s) and the Denman Hornby Community Health Care Society.

**Benefits**

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement and the clinic is part of the BC Rural Locum Program.

Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $5,000 (based on 0.5 FTE)

Relocation: may be eligible up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on funding availability and on location relocating from)

Flat fee: $14,500

Fee Premium: 9.56%

CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community

**Community Information**

Denman Island is just South of Courtenay in the Comox Valley. It has endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and hosts festivals, music concerts, plays, etc. year-round. There is a general store, post office, hardware store, craft store, bookstore/coffee shop and a bistro. There are two community halls, one providing entertainment and meeting space, the other a fitness centre and gym. Elementary education is provided at the Denman Community School (School District 71) and pre-school is provided by the new state-of-the-art Blackberry Lane Children's Centre. The clinic is located at a 10-minute walk and 10-minute ferry ride to the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island.

The Comox Valley is one of the fastest growing communities in BC, and with good reason. We have all the amenities, business and conveniences of a larger centre, but with the perks (community feel, lack of traffic, free parking) of a smaller town.

This region has endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and recreation, and boasts truly incredible natural beauty, to be enjoyed all year long.

**The rapid growth of this area brings with it a real vitality, as well as an ever-growing list of progressive businesses, such as craft breweries, boutiques, restaurants, allied health clinics and more.