Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions for patients of all ages, including preventive care, health screenings, vaccinations, and minor procedures.
• Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of long-term health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
• Women’s Health & Mental Health: Provide care for women’s health needs (e.g., Pap smears, contraception) and offer mental health support (e.g., anxiety, depression).
• Family-Centered Care: Deliver comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan, from newborns to seniors, with a focus on building lasting relationships.
• Telehealth & In-Person Appointments: Offer both in-person and telehealth services to meet the diverse needs of your patients. Charting will be completed using Telus Med Access EMR, ensuring seamless integration with our clinic’s systems and efficient patient care documentation.
• Pre-booked & Same-Day Access Appointments: Provide both pre-booked and same-day access appointments for clinic patients to ensure timely care and flexibility.
• Collaboration: Work alongside Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Medical Office Assistants in a highly collaborative and supportive clinic environment.
• Long-Term Care Support: Support the care of patients in a nearby Long-Term Care facility. This includes both virtual and on-site participation in care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning and continuity of care for facility residents.

Hours of Work:

• 0830-1630 pre booked appointments with same day clinic patient appointments built into schedule

Remuneration:

• There are a variety of contract options including APP

Overhead:

• APP contract comes with $75000 overhead per FTE and is paid directly to Island Health. The physician is not expected to contribute extra overhead funding.

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 December 2024 and may be subject to change.

For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Community Information:

Located on Vancouver Island's scenic east coast, Ladysmith is a charming town with a population of 8,000, offering a family-friendly atmosphere and easy access to larger centers like Nanaimo, Victoria, and Vancouver.

Nestled in the Cowichan Valley, Ladysmith enjoys Canada’s warmest year-round temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, golf, and boating. Year-round recreation options are plentiful, with local attractions such as Chemainus Theatre, Cowichan Theatres, and a vibrant food scene featuring award-winning dining, vineyards, and farm markets.

The town is home to excellent public and private schools, and its rich cultural heritage, forests, coastlines, and wildlife create an idyllic environment for families. With its proximity to major cities—45 minutes south to Victoria, 40 minutes north to Nanaimo, and just 25 minutes by float plane to Vancouver—Ladysmith offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience.

The Division of Family Practice is very engaged in the medical community and provides exceptional support to its members, offering many engagement and support structures. This clinic is an integral part of the Primary Care network, further enhancing the collaborative environment and ensuring that you have access to ongoing resources and support.

Come experience the best of both career and lifestyle on Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most desirable places to live.