Family Practitioner

Original job posting

Provide primary care services to the residents of Saturna Island at the Saturna Medical Clinic. Collaborate with the local Primary Care Network and coordinate care with the Peninsula Health Unit Community Health Services Team.

Job details

Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner Subspecialty General Return to Results VIHA-6409 Status Closed Site Type Clinic Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work --- On Call Qualifications, Education And Skills Requisites Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Employer Website Role and Facility Information Family Practice opportunity with Saturna Medical Clinic, that provides primary care services to the residents of Saturna Island. The Saturna Medical Clinic is a community-built clinic, operated by the Saturna Community Club Society. The clinic is supported by a 0.4 FTE MOA; episodic visiting mental health and substance use worker one day per month; and home care and palliative care is coordinated from the Peninsula Health Unit (PHU) Community Health Services Team. Historically, Island Health has provided 0.2FTE of Nurse Practitioner support (vacant). There is no Electronic Medical Record at this time. There is opportunity for the successful applicant to work with the emerging local Primary Care Network. There is a 0.7 FTE APP service contract that provides remuneration for family practice services at the clinic. The contact is available to a group of physicians or an individual physician. Physician commitment is flexible for this position. A physician can sign up for a commitment as flexible/minimal as 'occasional shifts' or they can sign up for a greater commitment up to 0.7 FTE if they wish. December 1, 2024 Benefits May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Recruitment Incentive: $15,000 (full-time 1.0 - pro-rated for less) Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from) Fee Premium: 11.13% Annual Flat Fee: $17,248.32 Rural CME: starting at $440/annum 2 years or less in the community, increasing to $2,640/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,840/annum after 4 years. The Northern and Isolation Travel Assistance Outreach Program (NITAOP) supports 48 visits to Saturna per year for a non-residential provider travelling to support the community. For More Information, Please Visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs Community Information Saturna Island, a picturesque and growing island of approximately 450 people, lies between Vancouver on the mainland and Victoria on Vancouver Island and enjoys a Mediterranean climate with sunny dry summers and temperate rainy winters. With vast park lands, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy whale watching, beach-combing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding and bird watching. Our full-size Recreation Center offers pickleball, exercise classes, yoga and a well-equipped gym and is home to a commercial kitchen that serves as a community gathering place. Writers, artists and craftspeople thrive in the relaxed atmosphere. Saturna has a vibrant and caring community with active and involved residents and a strong sense of community with many charitable community events held each year. The island has an excellent elementary school, grocery store, post office, several restaurants and a world class winery and is served by high-quality, high-speed internet. Our medical clinic provides a modern clinical environment including a medical practitioner’s office, a treatment room and reception area. Come join us and live in Paradise. Terms Compensation Compensation Type Combination Benefits and Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 11.13% Retention Flat Fee $$17,248.32 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from) Recruitment Incentive $$15,000 (full-time 1.0 - pro-rated for less) Live and work in BC Saturna Island Situated in the Southern Gulf Islands chain of British Columbia, Saturna Island is a farming and residential community boasting a variety of parks, beaches, marinas and nature trails. The island is also home to many artists and artisans whose galleries and studios are open throughout the summer. The island’s scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities have contributed to growth in the tourism sector in recent years. Discover More Community Information Things To Do Island Docs - A Vancouver Island Divisions of Family Practice Initiative Similar Jobs in the region VIHA-4510 Internal Medicine (Cardiology) Cardiology Community Nanaimo Position Permanent VIHA-4683 Family Practitioner/General Practitioner (General) General Community Victoria Position Permanent VIHA-4751 Family Practitioner/General Practitioner (General) General Community Port Alberni Position Permanent View jobs in this Region

What you’ll do

Provide primary care services to the residents of Saturna Island at the Saturna Medical Clinic. Collaborate with the local Primary Care Network and coordinate care with the Peninsula Health Unit Community Health Services Team.

Requirements

Must hold a current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) license and be a member of the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP). Mandatory membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is also required.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentive
• Relocation costs reimbursement
• Fee premium
• Annual flat fee
• Rural CME
• Northern and isolation travel assistance outreach program

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primary care
• Family practice
• General practice
• Clinical assessment
• Patient care
• Palliative care
• Home care
• Mental health support

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services