Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Job summary

Provide family or general medical practice services at the Port Alberni clinic, either by establishing a new practice or taking over an established patient panel. Coordinate the transition with the current physician, who may continue part-time clinic hours during retirement.

Job details

Role and Facility Information The clinic located in Port Alberni has an opportunity for an additional physician to start a new practice or consider taking over an established patient panel from the current physician who is considering eventual retirement. As they transition to full retirement, the current physician is interested in providing part-time clinic hours. The clinic is located in a 3-level building which is owned by the current physician. There is ample space on the upper floor for another practitioner, as well as office and record storage space in the basement. The existing clinic is located on the main floor of the structure. With an experienced MOA, whether you are looking to start your own practice or are ready to eventually take over an established practice, there are many opportunities here to make it your own. The existing family practice of 43 years is paper-based with electronic billing. This allows you to choose your own preferred EMR, if desired. Start Date To be determined Community Information Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington are only a short drive away! Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports like soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city is the ideal location to base your family home. Located within a 60-minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community. Request Info Terms Compensation Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Benefits and Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 7.98% Retention Flat Fee $9,186 Relocation Funding Available $Up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $10,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum after 2 years in the community increasing to a maximum of $4,400 after 4 years. Request Info

What you’ll do

Provide family or general medical practice services at the Port Alberni clinic, either by establishing a new practice or taking over an established patient panel. Coordinate the transition with the current physician, who may continue part-time clinic hours during retirement.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal qualifications or experience requirements. The role is for a physician establishing or taking over a family practice, with an experienced medical office assistant available and the option to choose a preferred electronic medical record system.

Benefits

• Retention Premium • Retention Flat Fee • Relocation Funding • Recruitment Incentive • Continuing Medical Education Funding

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Family Practice
• General Practice
• Patient Care
• Practice Management
• Electronic Billing
• Electronic Medical Records

Job areas

• Healthcare