The Cowichan Hospitalist Group and Island Health are looking for Family Physicians to join the growing team at Cowichan District Hospital.  Hospitalists at CDH work alongside Cowichan’s community family physicians that continue to care for their attached patients. Together, they provide a highly valued and rewarding inpatient MRP service in our community hospital.

We have a 158 bed community hospital including general medical/surgical, ICU, perinatal, psychiatry, hospital at home, and a range of surgical services.  As a Hospitalist physician at CDH you would provide MRP coverage to a range of inpatients.  The case mix is varied and interesting. Full time, part time, and locum shifts are available.  Most Hospitalists work for 7 days at a time, but some work shorter stints. We pride ourselves in being flexible and supportive.  Many physicians provide longitudinal care, maternity or other work in addition to this service.  

As a hospitalist you are well supported by our specialists and work in a high functioning, interdisciplinary team. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education is an important part of our practice. We have a supportive mentorship program for physicians who have been out of acute care for some time.  Approximately 10% of the local population is Indigenous and an openness to learning to provide culturally safe care is essential.

Compensation is competitive with other hospitalist contracts on Vancouver Island and in British Columbia. Relocation benefits may be available for part time and full time positions.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Benefits

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

• Recruitment Incentive:  up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $6,508.80
• Fee Premium: 4.20%
• CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.

The above amounts are current as of April 2025 and may be subject to change. 

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

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.