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 

• $39,703.68 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. 

Vacation Leave: Rural Locum assistance through Locums of BC program- up to 43 days

Other Benefits: MOCAP on call is estimated in the above total - average 1:3 or 1:4 - 1 or 2 24hour shifts per week. REEF ER Incentive is in addition to the above noted amounts at $400 per 24/hr shift or $200 per 12hr shift. After Hours Premium (AHP) is in addition to the above Housing is at no charge to the physician if requiring VCH housing Clinic appointments 15 - 30 minutes. 10 Acute Beds and a 2 bed+ trauma bay emergency department

* 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)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Emergency medicine experience
• Professional Affiliation:
  • Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired
     

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.