Family Physician, Vancouver Community

Job Summary Job Title: Family Physician Work Site: Various Locations Status: Permanent and Locum Start Date: Flexible/recruitment is ongoing Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract Come work as a Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking qualified physicians to join our team and deliver exceptional care to our Vancouver community. We offer flexibility for family physicians to work in a variety of different programs and settings, including: Primary Care Clinics (with a focus on at risk populations) Long-Term Care Older Adult Care in a range of settings Mental Health and Substance Use Services Urgent and Primary Care Centres Homelessness, Supported Housing, Complex Care Teams Community Palliative Care (including hospice) Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) If you are interested in splitting your time between different programs/settings or focusing your work in one area, while joining a team connected by collaboration, support and the goal of providing quality patient care, this could be the opportunity for you Whether you are just starting your career, or are already an established physician, we will work with you to tailor a job that fits your interests and allows you to challenge yourself. We can offer part time, full time or temporary (locum) opportunities. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience: Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible – Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full/Provisional Specific training requirements may be needed for certain programs: Palliative Care – Candidates should meet least one of the following 3 criteria: Recognized with a Certificate of Added Competency in Palliative Care by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP-PC); Completed “Year of Added Competency” training in Palliative Care at an accredited training site; Holder of Palliative Medicine credentials earned in another jurisdiction that are acceptable to both the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and the governing body of the Health Authority and its Affiliates. Addiction Medicine: May need completed Addiction Medicine Fellowship/Enhanced Skills May need to have completed Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (POATSP) Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr