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General Internist

Island Health15 days ago
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Port Alberni, BC
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
Fee Premium - 7.98%
Annual Flat Fee - $12,110.22

About the role

General Internist (200-1692)

The Division of Internal Medicine at the West Coast General Hospital has an opportunity for a 3 full-time General Internist.

The successful candidate will provide full spectrum of General Internal Medicine including full Intensive Care and Coronary Care capabilities to a 45,000 population referral base. Cardiac Stress testing, pulmonary function, 24-hour holter and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring capabilities are available on site.

West Coast General Hospital is a modern hospital (built in 2001) with 52 acute care beds (3 ICU). Clinical services include 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardio pulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging (CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.

Interest in teaching and supervision of medical learners is an asset (requires eligibility for faculty appointment with UBC).

There is an opportunity to join a thriving outpatient practice in addition with the Alberni Internal Medicine (AIM) clinic.

Start Date

Fall 2025

Benefits:

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

  • Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
  • Fee Premium - 7.98%;
  • Annual Flat Fee - $12,110.22
  • Rural CME starting at $2200/annum in year 3&4 in community, increasing to a maximum of $4400/annum after 4 years.

Community Information:

Port Alberni, located at the head of Vancouver Island’s longest inlet, offers some of the most affordable waterfront living on the island. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the community enjoys a temperate climate and is renowned for world-class sport salmon fishing. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and ecotourism adventures. Known as the gateway to the breathtaking beaches of Tofino and Ucluelet, Port Alberni also provides convenient access to larger urban centres—just a short commute to Nanaimo and within reach of Victoria to the south. Nearby ferry and floatplane services connect easily to Vancouver, making travel simple and efficient. With its strong sense of community, relaxed lifestyle, and exceptional natural surroundings, Port Alberni is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Medicine

City

Port Alberni

Contact

Please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

Savanah Munzar

Medical Staff Recruiter

medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Shift/Hours of Work

Full-Time

Remuneration

Fee-for-service on call services supported by Level 1 MOCAP - Service Contract for inpatient MRP ward

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible for FRCPC – Internal Medicine

Eligible for Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

USA Certified - Internal Medicine

Job Status

Full-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.

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.