The Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice Society is seeking a family practitioner to work with a team of practitioners and other health providers to collectively deliver care to patients in the Central Duncan Area, working out of the CareBridge Clinic as part of the Cowichan Primary Care Network.

The CareBridge Clinic aims to provide attachment for community members in Cowichan who currently do not have a primary care provider. This position will provide regular primary care and will provide care both in the clinic and in the community as needed. The Physician has the option to include community services in their practice, such as apply for hospital privileges to provide inpatient care at CDH, support Long-term-care and do maternity clinic work.

In this service contract position the Family Practitioner will participate as a member of an inter-professional team that will include Nurse Practitioners, other FPs, medical office assistants, registered nurses, social workers and behavioral health consultants.

The Family Practitioner will participate in an after-hours call group, sharing after-hours coverage with other practitioners at the clinic. 

Overhead:

$75,000 per year

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy Agreement (RSA), such as:

•Retention Premium = 4.2%
•Retention Flat Fee = $6,508.80
•Recruitment Incentive (pro-rated) $10,000
•Relocation Costs Reimbursement up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount depending on location relocating from)
•CME:
        - Years 3 & 4:  $2,200/annum
        - After 4 years:  $4,400/annum

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change. 

For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-res…

Start Date:

Fall 2025

Community Information:

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada’s most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts cideries, vineyards and wineries.

Public education in Duncan is complemented by renowned local private schools and located only 45 minutes south, Victoria also offers excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.

Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.