Top Benefits
About the role
Family Practice (200-1368)
Reference Number
200-1368
One full-time family physician is required to take over an existing practice with a patient panel of 1700 in beautiful Port Alberni. The current physician is planning on retirement but is happy to stay on through the transition. This bright, modern clinic uses MedAccess EMR. There are 2 experienced and friendly Medical Office Assistants. This practice is a part of a larger group of independently working physicians who cover each other during vacation times.
There is also the opportunity to work in obstetrics, as a hospitalist, and in the emergency room at the nearby West Coast General Hospital. Port Alberni has a new Primary Care Network that offers additional support to area clinics that participate, including nurse in practice and a visiting pharmacist.
START DATE As soon as possible
BENEFITS
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
- Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
- Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
- Fee Premium: 7.98%
- Annual Flat Fee: $12,366.72
- Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years.
The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Programs.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Port Alberni is a coastal city with a population of about 18,000. It is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The temperate climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. It is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination. With access to both the ocean and beautiful Sproat Lake, there is easy access to many recreational opportunities. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away! Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and excellent 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: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc.
Job Types
Permanent Family Practice
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site
9th Avenue Clinic, Port Alberni
City
Port Alberni
Contact
Jennifer Taylor Recruitment Coordinator - Central Island Division of Family Practice 250-240-8798 jtaylor@cidivision.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full time
Remuneration
FFS, LFP, NTP
Education, Training and Experience
Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Job Status
Full-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.
Top Benefits
About the role
Family Practice (200-1368)
Reference Number
200-1368
One full-time family physician is required to take over an existing practice with a patient panel of 1700 in beautiful Port Alberni. The current physician is planning on retirement but is happy to stay on through the transition. This bright, modern clinic uses MedAccess EMR. There are 2 experienced and friendly Medical Office Assistants. This practice is a part of a larger group of independently working physicians who cover each other during vacation times.
There is also the opportunity to work in obstetrics, as a hospitalist, and in the emergency room at the nearby West Coast General Hospital. Port Alberni has a new Primary Care Network that offers additional support to area clinics that participate, including nurse in practice and a visiting pharmacist.
START DATE As soon as possible
BENEFITS
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
- Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
- Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
- Fee Premium: 7.98%
- Annual Flat Fee: $12,366.72
- Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years.
The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Programs.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Port Alberni is a coastal city with a population of about 18,000. It is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The temperate climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. It is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination. With access to both the ocean and beautiful Sproat Lake, there is easy access to many recreational opportunities. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away! Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and excellent 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: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc.
Job Types
Permanent Family Practice
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site
9th Avenue Clinic, Port Alberni
City
Port Alberni
Contact
Jennifer Taylor Recruitment Coordinator - Central Island Division of Family Practice 250-240-8798 jtaylor@cidivision.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full time
Remuneration
FFS, LFP, NTP
Education, Training and Experience
Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Job Status
Full-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.