The Island Health Division of Ophthalmology has a position for a general ophthalmologist to join four others at the Comox Valley Hospital. Fellowship training would be an asset. Eligible candidates will hold, or be eligible for, full FRCSC in ophthalmic surgery and full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.

On-call responsibility is one in five.  The recently opened North Island Comox Valley Hospital serves a referral population of 70,000. Surgical services include Orthopedics (Joint revision, and Trauma), General Surgery, ENT, Plastics, Ob/Gyn, Urology, Dental and Ophthalmology. The hospital has a closed ICU, diagnostic (including CT scanner and MRI) and interventional radiology. Island Health is affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Benefits

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

• 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)
• Fee Premium 6.93%,
• Annual Flat Fee $10,739.52
• CME payments of $3000 in years 3 and 4 and $6000 after 4 years.

Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Community Information

Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighbouring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island. The Comox Valley, home to Vancouver Island's pre-eminent ski resort of Mt. Washington, is also the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Desolation Sound group of Islands. The recreational options here are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining.  Known for its abundant wildlife, it is a place where you can ski, golf, fish, and go to the theatre, all in the same day.