Job Summary:

Job Title:

Family Physician

Work Site:

Community Based Locations in Richmond

Status:

Permanent

Start Date:

February 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as a Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

In alignment with the standards of practice and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the family physician accepting this position will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based outpatient treatment for adults (18+) presenting with eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. This role supports the Richmond Community of Care and contributes to VCH’s commitment to client- and family-centered care within a recovery-oriented model.

Clinical Scope: The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team to deliver outpatient services for individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related eating disorders. Care will be tailored to each patient’s needs, integrating psychopharmacology and psychotherapy approaches.

Team Collaboration: The psychiatrist will work closely with physicians, psychologists, nurses, clinical counselors, social workers, occupational therapists, and families to ensure coordinated care.

Responsibilities include: Conducting psychiatric assessments and consultations.

Medication management and review.

Referrals to group and time-limited individual psychotherapy. Serving as a resource for mental health and addiction issues. Participating in education and training for allied health professionals.

Academic and Community Engagement:Active involvement in academic activities and clinical teaching is expected. Familiarity with community resources and collaboration with local supports is essential.

Richmond is located 10 kilometres from downtown Vancouver, and with Vancouver International Airport and Tswwassen Ferry Terminal nearby, there is ready access to all the recreational and cultural activities in the region and province. Join our dynamic team in Richmond, and enjoy Canada’s West Coast Lifestyle with this opportunity.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, & Experience**:**

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory

Closing Statement:

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.