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Family Physician, Westshore CHC (Western Comm PCN) (100-2496)

Island Health15 days ago
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Colwood/Langford
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Family Physician, Westshore CHC (Western Comm PCN) (100-2496)

The Westshore Community Health Centre (WSCHC) is a program of Pacific Centre Family Services Association designed to bring low barrier, trauma-informed coordinated longitudinal care to the underserved populations of the Western Communities and their families.

The Family Physician (FP), as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Team, will provide longitudinal primary care to individuals of all ages and their families, with a focus on those who experience barriers to health/health care due to the impact of inequity and the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Renumeration is via group service contract allowing for team-based, focused client centered care falling within scope of practice as established by the Health Professions Act and the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The priority populations of the Westshore Community Centre are as follows: people with moderate to severe mental health conditions, substance use disorders, multiple chronic health conditions, those who identify as Indigenous, gender diverse/LGBTQ2S, seniors with social determinants of health barriers and those with diverse abilities.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Hours of Work

To be negotiated; will include evenings, Saturdays,

Community Information

The region immediately west of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia is known as the Western Communities, or the West Shore, and stretches westwards from Esquimalt Harbour to Rocky Point, along the rocky shoreline of Juan de Fuca Strait.

The Western Communities is a largely residential and rural area of Greater Victoria, offering several excellent parks, golf courses and many other sports facilities.

Job Types

Permanent Family Practice

Department

Primary Care

Facility/Site

Westshore Community Health Centre

City

Colwood/Langford

Contact

Kyall Rakoz, Medical Director

200 - 324 Goldstream Avenue Victoria BC V9B 2W3

250-480-7333

krakoz@pcfsa.org

Shift/Hours of Work

To be negotiated; will include evenings, Saturdays,

Remuneration

Group Service Contract (Alternate Payment Plan)

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job Status

Full-Time

Part-Time

About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

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.

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