Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Job summary

Provide primary care services in Tumbler Ridge, with the assignment customizable for clinic-only work or a combination of clinic and emergency department coverage. Emergency care at the health centre is provided by physicians and nurses.

Job details

Role and Facility Information Northern Health is seeking a Locum Family Physician to provide primary care services in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Opportunities are available for physicians interested in primary care only or a combination of primary care and emergency department coverage. Compensation: Physicians will be paid through Locums of Rural BC. Guaranteed daily rate $1,627/shift + MOCAP. Travel, accommodation, and car rental covered. Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum $1,500 per round trip. Assignment can be customized to cover clinic only, or a mix of clinic and ER. The Health Centre is a Diagnostic and Treatment Centre located in a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts! All health-related services are housed under one roof and is conveniently located downtown near the Community Centre. Services include: medical outpatient dental optometry ambulatory care public health counselling home care nursing emergency care covered by physicians and nurses Tumbler Ridge is Canada’s youngest master-planned community, with a population of 3,000. The major industries in the area are mining and tourism. The district has affordable housing, two public schools and a college campus. Tumbler Ridge is a welcoming community with glorious mountain scenery and humble small-town culture. Each day is an opportunity to do things you’ve never done, in places that are unforgettably beautiful – see alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers, towering glaciated peaks, forested valleys, clear alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls. Tumbler Ridge is the Waterfall Capital of the North! Tumbler Ridge promises to keep life interesting, with endless opportunities for your favorite activities. 37 signed hiking trails to magical caves, fascinating geological formations, hidden waterfalls Back-country ski on creeks and canyons Walk where the dinosaurs did on the world class dinosaur tour Dog sledding Snowshoeing Ice climbing Sledding ATV – quad, dirt bike – side-by-side Boating TR Dinosaur Museum Skate Park 90,000 sq ft community centre includes: Aquatics - 25m / 4 lane, saltwater pool, w/play lagoon, tots pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, hot tub Indoor playground Climbing wall Squash and racquetball courts Gym Arena Curling rink Licensed lounge Art gallery Library Museum Youth Centre Numerous community programs that you can ‘drop-in’ and join – example: yoga, fitness programs, swimming, etc. Request Info Terms Compensation Compensation Type Administrative Contract Benefits and Incentives Other Benefits/Incentives Compensation: Physicians will be paid through Locums of Rural BC. Guaranteed daily rate $1,627/shift+ MOCAP. Travel, accommodation, and car rental covered. Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum $1,500 per round trip. Assignment can be customized to cover clinic only, or a mix of clinic and ER. Request Info

What you’ll do

Provide primary care services in Tumbler Ridge, with the assignment customizable for clinic-only work or a combination of clinic and emergency department coverage. Emergency care at the health centre is provided by physicians and nurses.

Requirements

The posting seeks a locum family physician to provide primary care, with the option to cover emergency department shifts. No specific education, licensing, or experience requirements are stated.

Benefits

• Travel Coverage
• Accommodation Coverage
• Car Rental Coverage
• Travel Stipend

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Primary Care
• Family Medicine
• General Practice
• Emergency Care
• Outpatient Care
• Patient Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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