Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Subspecialty General

Role and Facility Information

Join our team of 2 UBC family medicine graduates in Powell River's newest family practice clinic. Powell River Medical Clinic is a modern clinic with the capacity of 3 full-time physicians or two full-time and two part-time. We are looking for a locum interested in becoming a permanent physician at the clinic. PRMC offers full family practice services.

Our wheelchair accessible clinic is located at the center of Powell River with ample free parking that can accommodate all our patients during busy clinic hours.

We use Medaccess EMR and we are the first clinic in Powell River that utilize online booking for our patients.

Optional hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We do cross coverage while away/on vacation. Inpatient hospital coverage is required. Emergency/obstetrics/long term care/surgical assist are optional.

Compensation type: Fee for Service or Longitudinal Family Payment Model.

Powell River was named a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, It offers a wide and varied range of activities for arts and culture enthusiasts. It also boasts a stimulating blend of sport, recreation and outdoor adventure. Opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts include: kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing and scuba diving.

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type
Alternative Payment Arrangement
Estimated Remuneration
$300,000
Physician Overhead
The overhead can be changed to 70/30 clinic/hospital/nursing home and 100/0 ER/OB/anesthesia/surgical assist/weekend call after 6 months based on commitment. Details will be discussed during the interview.
Billing Split
80/20 clinic/hospital/nursing home and 100/0 ER/OB/anesthesia/surgical assist/weekend call.

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave
6 weeks
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
8.82%
Retention Flat Fee
$13
Relocation Funding Available
$up to $15,000
Recruitment Incentive
$Up to $15,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
Rural Retention Program (RRP) • $13,668.48 annually- must practice at least 9 months and bill the minimum • 8.82% fee premium* Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) • $0 during first 2 years in the community • $2,200 (FPs) or $3,000 (SPs) annually in 3rd/4th year (issued quarterly) • $4,400 (FPs) or $6,000 (SPs) annually in 5th+ years (issued quarterly) Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF) • $10,000 for physicians filling open Physicians Supply Plan positions in qathet (prorated for <1.0 FTE) Recruitment Contingency Fund (RCF) • Assists with moving expenses based on area relocating from: $9,000 (within BC) $12,000 (within Canada) $15,000 (outside of Canada)
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Powell River

Located on the northern Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River has been nicknamed the "Cultural Capital of Canada" in recognition of its strong arts and cultural programs. Thanks to one of the mildest climates in Canada, gardening, golfing and fishing are year-round activities in Powell River. Add in a thriving arts and cultural community, and spectacular West Coast scenery, and you’ll see why those who visit want to stay. Residents and visitors enjoy world-class fishing, hiking, diving, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking.

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