Physicians typically work 2-3 days in clinic plus 18-24 hours of ER call coverage per week. Physicians have the option to focus their practice more towards clinic-based work or acute care/ER as needed. We have individual practices but collaborate often in the care of our patients. Physicians work across all community settings to help deliver care where it is needed. This also includes managing patients admitted to hospital, presenting through the ER or residing in residential care.

In addition to office work, the position requires hospital privileges at LMH for Inpatient care, and Doctor of the Day program. As well, the following services are available if desired: Emergency department coverage and Long Term Care services.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday, 9am -4pm

Remuneration:

• All physicians are on LFP payment model for clinic work. Remuneration for ED shifts is on contract: range $300-$340/hr. LFP payment model for LTC and in patient rounding

Overhead:

• Calculated based on days in clinic and is approximately $450/day

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: $12,366.72
• Fee Premium: 7.98%
• CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.

For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Programs - Province of British Columbia

Community Information:

Salt Spring is a busy community, with a wide variety of arts, culture, sports and recreation opportunities. Salt Spring has a unique, semi-tropical microclimate. Snow is rare! Its unique combination of thriving arts and agriculture communities, beautiful natural environment, and quiet charm make it a vacation destination for many. The social climate is progressive and relaxed, and we celebrate and respect our multiculturalism and history. Salt Spring is home to four public elementary schools and one secondary school. There are sport facilities including swimming pool, tennis, squash and pickle ball courts, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds. It is home to the ArtSpring theatre and the legendary Saturday Market.