Family Physician - Low-Barrier Homeless Outreach Team (300-1020)
About the role
Family Physician - Low-Barrier Homeless Outreach Team (300-1020)
The Homeless Outreach Support Team (IHOST) is looking for a Family Physician with Addictions Medicine interest to join its team.
The IHOST team is located in the Comox Valley Nursing Centre and provides team-based care in partnership with Mental Health and Substance Use teams. This role supports episodic care on an outreach basis at identified sites in the community providing primary care for those not yet able to successfully attend clinic-based services, to increase access. We provide primary care, wound care, addiction care and support to systemically marginalized populations. This position is well supported with a collegial physician team happy to trouble shoot. The team includes peer supports, clinicians and admin staff. This allows service five days weekly and same-day access. The Comox Valley Nursing Centre is a service within Island Health’s Primary Care portfolio - 'we believe in partnerships between clients, family and health care professionals.' Work is also available with the Addiction Medicine Consult Service at the Comox Valley Hospital.
START DATE:
- As soon as possible
HOURS OF WORK:
- Part-Time
- 0900-1730
- Bi-weekly Thursday and weekly Friday coverage needed
COMMUNITY INFO:
Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighbouring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island. The Comox Valley, home to Vancouver Island's pre-eminent ski resort of Mt. Washington, is also the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Desolation Sound group of Islands. The recreational options here are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining. Known for its abundant wildlife, it is a place where you can ski, golf, fish, and go to the theatre, all in the same day.
Job Types
Permanent Family Practice
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site
Comox Valley Nursing Centre 615-10th St, Courtenay, BC
City
Comox Valley
Start Date
November 1, 2024
Contact
Harjinder Conway, Medical Staff Recruiter Medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
0900-1730
Remuneration
APP Group Contract
Education, Training and Experience
Full Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Job Status
Part-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Family Physician - Low-Barrier Homeless Outreach Team (300-1020)
About the role
Family Physician - Low-Barrier Homeless Outreach Team (300-1020)
The Homeless Outreach Support Team (IHOST) is looking for a Family Physician with Addictions Medicine interest to join its team.
The IHOST team is located in the Comox Valley Nursing Centre and provides team-based care in partnership with Mental Health and Substance Use teams. This role supports episodic care on an outreach basis at identified sites in the community providing primary care for those not yet able to successfully attend clinic-based services, to increase access. We provide primary care, wound care, addiction care and support to systemically marginalized populations. This position is well supported with a collegial physician team happy to trouble shoot. The team includes peer supports, clinicians and admin staff. This allows service five days weekly and same-day access. The Comox Valley Nursing Centre is a service within Island Health’s Primary Care portfolio - 'we believe in partnerships between clients, family and health care professionals.' Work is also available with the Addiction Medicine Consult Service at the Comox Valley Hospital.
START DATE:
- As soon as possible
HOURS OF WORK:
- Part-Time
- 0900-1730
- Bi-weekly Thursday and weekly Friday coverage needed
COMMUNITY INFO:
Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighbouring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island. The Comox Valley, home to Vancouver Island's pre-eminent ski resort of Mt. Washington, is also the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Desolation Sound group of Islands. The recreational options here are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining. Known for its abundant wildlife, it is a place where you can ski, golf, fish, and go to the theatre, all in the same day.
Job Types
Permanent Family Practice
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site
Comox Valley Nursing Centre 615-10th St, Courtenay, BC
City
Comox Valley
Start Date
November 1, 2024
Contact
Harjinder Conway, Medical Staff Recruiter Medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
0900-1730
Remuneration
APP Group Contract
Education, Training and Experience
Full Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Job Status
Part-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.