Step into the Role of a Lifetime: Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity in Bella Coola

🌟 About Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Join a healthcare network that not only stands for excellence in patient care but also empowers its healthcare professionals. At Vancouver Coastal Health, we believe that work-life balance and professional growth go hand in hand.

🏞️ Bella Coola: Where Majestic Nature Meets Rich Culture

Discover Bella Coola, a place where the breathtaking landscapes of the Coast Mountains and the Great Bear Rainforest meet a diverse and vibrant community rooted in the heritage of the Nuxalk Nation.

🌱 Lifestyle Benefits: Experience the outdoor recreational opportunities that the Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast region has to offer, from hiking and fishing to exploration and nature walks.

🛍️ Community Amenities: Grocery stores, artisan shops, restaurants, and schools—Bella Coola provides all the comforts of modern life.

🏡 Exceptional Accommodation: Experience the comfort of fully furnished single-family homes with modern amenities. We've also set up a state-of-the-art gym exclusively for our hospital staff. Housing is fully covered for locums and available at a reasonable rate for our regular contracted physicians.

Family Practice Emergency Medicine: Your Role and Unmatched Benefits

• Specialized Role: Engage in a comprehensive role covering clinic, hospital, and community health services, excluding obstetrics.
• Community Service: Make a significant impact in the Nuxalk First Nation and adjacent areas.
• Team Collaboration: Benefit from a supportive environment with 3-4 experienced physicians.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and a relocation support package, backed by various rural health funds.
• Work-Life Balance: Achieve professional autonomy with the support of the Rural GP Locum Program.
• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Contract Commitment: Commit to a 46-week service period within a year, with a welcoming bonus for joining our community.

🌟 Join us and discover why there's no better place to be a Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician than at Vancouver Coastal Health in Bella Coola. We can't wait to welcome you! 🌟 

RURAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES

Recruitment Incentive Fund 

• $20,000 one-time payment, prorated for physicians working less than full-time  

Fee Premium (%) 

• 25.62% paid on top of MSP billings or service contracts 

 Flat Fee 

• $38,880.18 annual flat fee payment paid to any physician that resides and practices in an eligible RSA community for a minimum 9 months per year and bills equal to or greater than $75,000 in the previous calendar year.  

Relocation Funding 

• $9,000 (based on where you are relocating from –within BC)  
• $12,000 (based on where you are relocating from –moving within Canada outside BC) 
• $15,000 (based on where you are relocating from –moving from outside of Canada)

Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) 

• Individual funds - $1,320 in first 2 years, $3,520 in 3rd/4th year, $5,720 over 4 years 

Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA) 

• R-CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) provides eligible rural BC physicians with up to a 50% refund of CMPA fees, requiring 9 months of residency and practice in an RSA community and at least $75,000 in billing. 

* Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Licensing:
  • Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
  • Emergency medicine experience
• Professional Affiliation:
  • Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Additional Information:
  • The CARE course can be considered as an alternative for expired ATLS, ACLS, and PALS or NRP certifications
     

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Michelle Sylvest, Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.