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Family Practice 200-1579

Island Health15 days ago
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Nanaimo, BC
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Excellent income potential through fee-for-service billing
Overhead contribution of 30%
Flexi-time options available

About the role

Family Practice 200-1579

Reference Number

200-1579

The Gracemed Clinic is located in central Nanaimo, within 1 km to the Nanaimo regional hospital. The Clinic currently has opportunities for full-time and locum positions.

There is an excellent income potential through fee-for-service billing and an overhead contribution of 30%. Shift hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with flexi-time options available. An average of 20-50 patients appointments a day seen virtually, and in-person, optional hospital obstetrics can be included. There is no walk-in service; however, if a physician wishes to pursue the service, it can be arranged for a Saturday. Electronic medical records are maintained through MedAccess, and the Office Manager will take care of scheduling, banking and billing.

The Clinic is a relaxed and friendly environment with helpful staff. There are six examination rooms and, in addition, one minor surgery room. The mezzanine level consists of two offices and a coffee lounge. There is free undercover secure parking, and patient parking is free. The building is also home to two gynecologists/obstetrician and a dental office.

The Clinic will assist you with building a patient panel, and you will be guided in complex care and chronic disease billing. In addition, you will be supported throughout the process and given community connections to assist with lifestyle and accommodation needs.

The practice owner is involved in Continuing Professional Development Program through Doctors of BC and the Nanaimo Division of Family Practice.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Additional Information

2 positions

Community Information

Nanaimo, population 90,000, is a growing and vibrant urban centre situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Victoria and offers excellent access via commercial flights, float plane or ferry to Vancouver. The community offers a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities including the 800 seat waterfront Port Theatre, the Vancouver Island University and is adjacent renowned private schools.

Nanaimo is the outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise, providing year round access to a wide array of recreational activities including kayaking, kite boarding, windsurfing, mountain biking, hiking, running and golfing. Nearby Mount Washington frequently boasting the deepest snow pack in North America, has excellent downhill, snowboarding and cross country skiing.

Job Types

Permanent Family Practice

Department

Primary Care

Facility/Site

Gracemed Clinic

City

Nanaimo

Contact

Dr. Kelvin Houghton

102-1629 Townsite Road

Nanaimo, BC V9S 1N3

Tel: 250-755-4031

Fax: 250-755-4081

Email: gracemedclinic@shaw.ca

Shift/Hours of Work

Mon – Fri (8:30/9:00am to 4:00/5:00pm) flexible

Remuneration

Fee for Service

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

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.