The Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice Society is seeking general practitioners 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 Cowichan Primary Care Network Clinic.
This is a centrally located clinic in Duncan that aims to provide attachment for any 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.
In this service contract position the General Practitioner will participate as a member of an inter-professional team that will include Nurse Practitioners, other GPs, medical office assistants, registered nurses, social workers and behavioral health consultants.
The general practitioner will participate in an after-hours call group, sharing after-hours coverage with other practitioners, to include physicians and nurse practitioners, at the clinic.
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement including:
•Retention Premium = 4.2%
•Retention Flat Fee = $4,834.80
•Recruitment Incentive = $10,000 (pro-rated for part-time)
•Relocation = up to a maximum of $15,000
•CME:
- Years 3 & 4: $3,000/annum
- After 4 years: $6,000/annum
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Additional Information:
1.2 FTE available
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 five top 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.
Cowichan Primary Care Network Clinic
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest.
Harjinder Conway, Medical Staff Recruiter
Email: : medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with medically complex patients experiencing mental health, comorbidity, and mobility challenges
- Experience using electronic health record
- Experience in team-based care
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
- Eligible for Provisional Privileges at Cowichan District Hospital