One full-time or 2 part-time physicians required as soon as possible to take over a well-established family practice with a panel of appx. 1,500 in a bright, newly-renovated building with low overhead, shared with a room available for doing procedures, a pharmacy, other doctors, specialists and services. The current physician is actively moving toward retirement and is happy to stay on during the transition time.

This is also an opportunity to form a group practice with co-located physicians, as well as work with a group of local physician's who cover each other during vacate on times. This modern clinic with 2 experienced MOA's uses MedAccess EMR and is also looking to bring in a nurse in practice to round out the team!

West Coast General Hospital is located 5 min. away. There are options to participate in obstetrics, anesthesia, ER,hospitalist, long-term care, palliative care and more as well as having access to many allied services. There are many opportunities to diversify your practice with NITAOP program for visiting rural, more remote communities such as Bamfield; doing private Transport Canada Medicals for Aviation and Marine Medicine; Immigration medicals, infant circumcision procedures (can be done in our building) and vasectomies (at WCGH).

START DATE

As soon as possible 

BENEFITS

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

• Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Fee Premium: 7.98%
• Annual Flat Fee: $12,366.72
• Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years.

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….

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Port Alberni is a coastal city with a population of about 18,000. It is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The temperate climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. It is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination. With access to both the ocean and beautiful Sproat Lake, there is easy access to many recreational opportunities. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away! Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and excellent public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc.