Internal Medicine Physician

Join Our Dynamic Team of Internists in the Stunning Powell River 

• Join Our Team: Become an integral part of our team of three General Internists dedicated to providing high-quality care in the beautiful community of Powell River.
• Diverse Clinical Practice: Engage in both office and hospital-based care. Hospital duties include ER and ward consults, along with managing a 4-bed ICU.
• Critical Care and Coordination: Play a crucial role in stabilizing critically ill patients and coordinating their transfer to tertiary care centers.
• Balanced On-Call Schedule: Benefit from a manageable call requirement, with a rotation of 1 week every 3 weeks.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work out of a shared outpatient office equipped with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and supported by excellent Medical Office Assistants (MOAs).
• Varied Practice Opportunities: In Powell River, your practice will be diverse and comprehensive, as there are no sub-specialists in town.

• Natural Beauty & Outdoor Activities: Known as the "Cultural Capital of Canada" and situated on the northern Sunshine Coast, Powell River offers a unique blend of cultural vibrancy and outdoor adventures.
• Year-Round Mild Climate: Enjoy gardening, golfing, and fishing all year in one of Canada's mildest climates.
• Rich Arts & Cultural Scene: Immerse yourself in a community with strong arts programs, festivals, and local galleries.
• Ideal for Families: A safe, community-oriented town with excellent schools and numerous family-friendly activities.

• Work-Life Balance: Embrace a fulfilling career in a community where professional and personal lives are in perfect harmony.

RURAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES

Rural Retention Program (RRP)

• Flat Fee: $13,668.48 annually ($3,417.12 paid quarterly) paid to any physician that permanently resides and practices in an eligible RSA community for a minimum 9 months per year and bills equal to or greater than $75,000 in the previous calendar year.
• Fee Premium (%): 8.82% paid on top of MSP billings or service contracts. In order to claim the Fee Premium, you must be physically located in the RSA community.

Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) 

• $0 during first 2 years in the community
• $3,000 annually in 3rd/4th year ($750 quarterly)
• $6,000 annually over 4 years ($1500 quarterly)

Note: Physicians must reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for at least 9 months per year. 

Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF)

• Up to $10,000 one-time payment, depending on FTE   

Relocation Funding (Recruitment Contingency Fund)

• $9,000 (based on where you are relocating from – within BC)
• $12,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving within Canada outside BC)
• $15,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving from outside of Canada)

Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA)

• R-CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) provides eligible rural BC physicians with up to a 50% refund of CMPA fees. Physicians must permanently reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for a minimum of 9 months per year and bill equal to or greater than $75,000.  

* Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click "Apply Now."

Please note that a resume and coverletter 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. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At 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.Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.