Full -time Locum required to cover a collegial family practice in beautiful Port Alberni. The clinic is in a convenient, central location. There is one Medical Office Assistant dedicated to the physician. EMR is Med Access and MSP billing is fee-for-service. Fee split is 70/30 but this is negotiable. This position is set to begin around the end of September or early October 2023 until mid February 2024; however start and end dates are flexible. Preferred hours are Monday – Thursday 9-5 but this too can be flexible to suit. No weekend shifts, on call or hospital work. No urgent care or ER work required but may be available if desired.

Start Date

End of September 2023 (flexible)

Benefits

Fee Premium – 7.98%

Community Information

Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities.  The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island.  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 strong 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.  Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city is the ideal location to base your family home.

Located within a 60 minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.