Rural Family Physician

Are you a compassionate, patient-centered physician looking for more than just a job?Do you want to actually enjoy where you work — and maybe even learn to hunt, fish, or find the best mountain views in the North? Then we might just be your people.

The Northern Nations Wellness Centre, in scenic Chetwynd, BC is seeking a Rural Family Physician to join our outgoing, collaborative, and adventurous team. We're an Indigenous-led primary care clinic delivering culturally safe, wraparound care that blends modern medicine with traditional wellness practices.

We are looking for a professional who embraces team-based care, supports traditional wellness practices, collaborates with wellness practitioners, and demonstrates commitment to practicing cultural safety and humility. The ideal candidate will be a certified physician who meets all the requirements to practice in British Columbia and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide primary care services to patients of all ages, including diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, review medical history, medication management, diagnosing, ordering diagnostic tests, treating acute and chronic illnesses, and promoting preventive care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and other healthcare providers, including the facilitation of holistic interventions, and referrals to specialists and interdisciplinary teams when necessary.
• Perform minor procedures, such as wound care, suturing, and lesion removal, as within the scope of your license.
• Educate patients and families about health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies, and empower them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals within the Wellness Centre to ensure coordinated and wrap around care for patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation and adhere to regulatory standards and best practices in clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical protocols and best practices.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with advances in medical knowledge and best practices.

Skills

• Proficiency with EHR systems such as Epic and other EMR platforms for efficient documentation and workflow management.
• Strong knowledge of medical imaging interpretation including CT scans when applicable.
• Experience with inpatient hospital medicine as well as outpatient clinic settings.
• Familiarity with specialized fields such as obstetrics & gynecology (Ob/Gyn), pediatrics—including neonatal ventilator management—and geriatrics.
• Ability to perform procedures like suturing, IV infusion administration, airway management techniques, spinal taps, and wound care.
• Knowledge of pharmacology including psychopharmacology for mental health conditions; pain management; addiction counseling; immunizations; and medication administration protocols.
• Skills in clinical evaluation across multiple disciplines such as cardiology (including cardiac catheterization), nephrology, rheumatology, oncology, dermatology, immunology, sleep medicine, and more.
• Experience working within hospital settings including Level I & II trauma centers or ICU environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills for patient service delivery and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to delivering comprehensive family-centered healthcare while utilizing cutting-edge technology and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Certification in Family Medicine or General Practice from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification from another recognized medical board.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, including completion of the necessary examinations and requirements for international medical graduates if applicable.
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in a primary care setting is preferred, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Experience working with and delivering health services to First Nations clients is an asset, including above average knowledge of First Nations culture and Anti-Indigenous Racism Response, and presenting with an attitude of cultural humility.
• Training in Anti-Indigenous Racism Response and Cultural Safety and Humility is an asset.
• Willingness to undertake training in anti-indigenous racism response & cultural safety and humility.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and billing system.
• High degree of comfort using digital technology and online systems.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of cultural safety, humility, and trauma informed approaches to care.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
• Ability to apply a two-eyed seeing approach to balance western and Traditional Indigenous worldviews.
• Understanding of own intersectionality, power, privilege, and how these concepts may impact own work and perspectives.
• Understanding rural and remote communities and their inherent challenges and barriers.
• Understanding and ability to practice with Nation based, community driven philosophy.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to primary care.

Compensation

• $377,641 plus 25.06% Rural Fee Premium under the Physician Master Agreement (Full Scope Rural A)
• No overhead contribution required.
• Shift: Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
• Alternative shifts can be discussed
• Attachment target: 650 patients by end of year 3
• Option to renew contract

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 36 months

Pay: From $377,641.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person