Family Practice - Southwood Medical Clinic (Comox Valley PCN) 300-0503

Reference Number
300-0503

Come join our small but mighty team of 3 family physicians and take over from a full-time physician. He is leaving effective Oct 31/23. He currently has a 1000-patient panel encompassing all ages and conditions (no maternity or obstetrics).

The clinic, Southwood Medical Clinic, is in Driftwood Mall, anchored by a grocery store, bakery, and Canadian Tire. There is plenty of free parking available for patients and staff with easy transit access. The mall is located near the Comox Air Park for breaks in nature.

The clinic is fully EMR (Profile) with super helpful office staff. This is a PCN Clinic with Mental Health, Pharmacist, Social Work, and Dietitian support available. Hospital privileges are encouraged but not mandatory. Local evening and weekend Urgent Care shifts are available off-site.

Please contact us below for more information or to arrange a tour.

Benefits

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

  • Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 
  • Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
  • Retention Premium: 6.93%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $7,977.42
  • Rural CME:
    • Years 3 & 4:  $2200/annum
    • After 4 years:  $4400/annum

Overhead: 26%

Community Information

Thriving population of the three geographically close communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland. Total catchment population of approximately 70,000 people. 

Local 6 year old, 125 bed hospital, Comox Valley Hospital with a great complement of specialists (no Cardiac/Thoracic surgery, no Neurosurgery, Neonates 36 weeks/g and older). 5 local Long Term Care facilities and 6 bed Hospice.

Many recreational opportunities locally: Sailing, swimming, beaches, water sports, golf, cycling (road and mountain biking), skiing (downhill and Nordic).  Vibrant Arts community with many local artisans, several theatre groups and a busy music scene.  Visiting musicians and other acts at the Sid Williams Theatre. Farmer's Market and many local farms selling fresh produce. Coastal climate with mild winters. International Airport at CFB Comox/YQQ.

Job Types
Permanent Family Practice
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site

Southwood Medical Clinic

City
Courtenay
Start Date
Contact

Dr. Laura P. Bell

Southwood Medical Clinic

1700-2751 Cliffe Ave

Courtenay BC V9N 2L8

Phone: 250-334-2212Image removed.

Fax: 250-334-2213Image removed.

E-Mail: drlaurab@telus.net

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Shift/Hours of Work
0900h-1600h M-Th and 0900h - 1230h F No weekend clinics or walk-in at this time.
Remuneration
Longitudinal FP or Contract
Education, Training and Experience
  • Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is desired
  • Surgical Skills are desired
Job Status
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Part-Time
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