• Small & growing family practice, babies to elderly (no obs), office space shared w/ 5 other docs & 1 NP, as well as LPN who does injections, ear flushes, suture removals & more. Treatment room for procedures.
• 2 Lg exam rooms, one also my office, & each equipped w/ computer desktop & printer; EMR is MedAccess; WIFI in bldg. 4 MOA's, billing clerk.
• Free parking behind our building, 1 of 3 town pharmacies below us.
• Across street is town's long term care residence (my 12 pts managed by fax mostly), as well as our own small ER/urgent care (not UPCC) open 7/24/365 from 8-8 (unless short-staffed). Lab, xray, BMD also housed there.
• Accommodation available in Chemainus (4 min. drive from clinic) if needed in host doc's waterfront home; alternative available in Maple Bay as well (20 min. drive from clinic).

Hours of Work:

• clinic open 830--1600, hours of practice flexible within this time; office closes for lunch 1130--1230 daily; no after-hours/evenings

Remuneration:

• Daily rate of $950 through BC rural locum program (locumsruralbc.ca); shadow billing done as FFS

Benefits:

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

• Fee Premium: 4.20%

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs

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.