Family Practice - Southwood Medical Clinic (Comox Valley PCN) 300-0893

Family Practice - Southwood Medical Clinic (Comox Valley PCN) 300-0893

Reference Number: 300-0893

Come join our small but mighty team of 3 family physicians! This is a great opportunity to start slow, as this retiring physician is happy to practice sharing for the first couple of years. The retiring physician has been practicing and teaching residents and medical students for over 30 years and is hoping to retire by December 31, 2024. She currently has a 1000-patient panel encompassing all ages and conditions (no maternity or obstetrics).

The clinic, Southwood Medical Clinic, is in Driftwood Mall, anchored by a grocery store, bakery, and Canadian Tire. There is plenty of free parking available for patients and staff with easy transit access. The mall is located near the Comox Air Park for breaks in nature.

The clinic is fully EMR (Profile) with super helpful office staff. This is a PCN Clinic with Mental Health, Pharmacist, Social Work, and Dietitian support available. Hospital privileges are encouraged but not mandatory. Local evening and weekend Urgent Care shifts are available off-site.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Recruitment Incentive: $10,000
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
• Retention Premium: 6.93%
• Retention Flat Fee: $7,977.42
• Rural CME:
  • Years 3 & 4: $2200/annum
  • After 4 years: $4400/annum

Community:

Thriving population of the three geographically close communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland. Total catchment population of approximately 70,000 people.

Local 6 year old, 125 bed hospital, Comox Valley Hospital with a great complement of specialists (no Cardiac/Thoracic surgery, no Neurosurgery, Neonates 36 weeks/g and older). 5 local Long Term Care facilities and 6 bed Hospice.

Many recreational opportunities locally: Sailing, swimming, beaches, water sports, golf, cycling (road and mountain biking), skiing (downhill and Nordic). Vibrant Arts community with many local artisans, several theatre groups and a busy music scene. Visiting musicians and other acts at the Sid Williams Theatre. Farmer's Market and many local farms selling fresh produce. Coastal climate with mild winters. International Airport at CFB Comox/YQQ.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Shift/Hours of Work: 0900h-1600h M-Th and 0900h - 1230h F. No weekend clinics or walk-in at this time.

Remuneration: Longitudinal FP or Contract

Education, Training and Experience:

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is desired