Job Posting
full time Family Practice at Tumbler Ridge Health Center
British Columbia
Job ID: 16876

NHA-4828
Status
Open
Site
Tumbler Ridge Health Center
Site Type
Clinic
Type of Position
Permanent
Locum Date Range
—- to —-
Date Range
Hours of Work
Regular
On Call
MOCAP Callback Level 1 for Emergency
On Call
Comments
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License can be Full or Provisional. Start date is negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
REQUISITES
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Desired
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Desired
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License
Provisional
Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible
Mandatory
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Emergency
Mandatory
Obstetric
Desired
ROLE AND FACILITY INFORMATION
Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician to provide Primary Care and Emergency services in Tumbler Ridge. The candidate must be competent and willing to do Rural Emergency Room coverage.

Compensation: Tumbler Ridge is an APP community (Alternate Payment Plan), and is designated a Level “A” community under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA).

The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre is a Diagnostic and Treatment Centre located in a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts.

All health related services are housed under one roof and is conveniently located downtown near the Community Centre. Services include:

• medical out-patient

• dental

• optometry

• ambulatory care

• public health

• counselling

• home care nursing

• emergency care covered by physicians and nurses

Tumbler Ridge is Canada’s youngest master-planned community, with a population of 3,000. The major industries in the area are mining and tourism. The district has affordable housing, two public schools and a college campus. Tumbler Ridge is a welcoming community with glorious mountain scenery and humble small town culture. Each day is an opportunity to do things you’ve never done, in places that are unforgettably beautiful – see alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers, towering glaciated peaks, forested valleys, clear alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls.

Tumbler Ridge is the Waterfall Capital of the North!

Tumbler Ridge promises to keep life interesting, with endless opportunities for your favorite activities.

• 37 signed hiking trails to magical caves, fascinating geological formations, hidden waterfalls

• Back-country ski on creeks and canyons

• Walk where the dinosaurs did on the world class dinosaur tour

• Dog sledding

• Snowshoeing

• Ice climbing

• Sledding

ATV – quad, dirt bike – side-by-side

• Boating

• TR Dinosaur Museum

• Skate Park

• 90,000 sq ft community centre includes:

o Aquatics – 25m / 4 lane, salt water pool, w/play lagoon, tots pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, hot tub

o Indoor playground

o Climbing wall

o Squash and racquetball courts

o Gym

o Arena

o Curling rink

o Licensed lounge

o Art gallery

o Library

o Museum

o Youth Centre

o Numerous community programs that you can ‘drop-in’ and join – example: yoga, fitness programs, swimming, etc.

A visit to the community will be offered to provide the opportunity to determine whether it will be a good fit for the candidate and their family.

REQUEST INFO
TERMS
COMPENSATION
Compensation Type
Alternative Payment Arrangement
Estimated Remuneration
$400,000+
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES
Vacation Leave
Regular
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
27.58%
Retention Flat Fee
$31,749
Relocation Funding Available
$9,000 to $15,000 (TBD)
Recruitment Incentive
$20,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
MOCAP (Medical On Call Availability Program) funding for ER On Call shifts. REEF (Rural Emergency Enhancement Funding) extra funding for ER On Call Shifts. Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) funding available. Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC. ** Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice.

Summary
Specialty
Family Practice
Province / State
British Columbia
Employment Type
full time
Eligible
Physician
Tagline
NHA-4828 Family Practitioner/General Practitioner Subspecialty Emergency
Call Frequency
Hours of Work
Regular
On Call
MOCAP Callback Level 1 for Emergency
On Call
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
Estimated Remuneration
$400,000+ 
Billing / Overhead Split
COMPENSATION
Compensation Type
Alternative Payment Arrangement 
Vacation / CME Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular 
Additional Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
27.58%
Retention Flat Fee
$31,749
Relocation Funding Available
$9,000 to $15,000 (TBD)
Recruitment Incentive
$20,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
MOCAP (Medical On Call Availability Program) funding for ER On Call shifts. REEF (Rural Emergency Enhancement Funding) extra funding for ER On Call Shifts. Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) funding available. Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC. ** Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice. 
Qualification Requirements
Education
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
REQUISITES
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Desired
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Desired
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License
Provisional
Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible
Mandatory
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Emergency
Mandatory
Obstetric
Desired 
Experience
 
Certifications
 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Tumbler Ridge Health Center 
Street Address 1
 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
 
 
Institution Description
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre is a Diagnostic and Treatment Centre located in a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts.

All health related services are housed under one roof and is conveniently located downtown near the Community Centre. Services include:

• medical out-patient

• dental

• optometry

• ambulatory care

• public health

• counselling

• home care nursing

• emergency care covered by physicians and nurses 
Institution Size (Beds)
unspecified 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
Tumbler Ridge is Canada’s youngest master-planned community, with a population of 3,000. The major industries in the area are mining and tourism. The district has affordable housing, two public schools and a college campus. Tumbler Ridge is a welcoming community with glorious mountain scenery and humble small town culture. Each day is an opportunity to do things you’ve never done, in places that are unforgettably beautiful – see alpine meadows ablaze with wildflowers, towering glaciated peaks, forested valleys, clear alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls.

Tumbler Ridge is the Waterfall Capital of the North!

Tumbler Ridge promises to keep life interesting, with endless opportunities for your favorite activities.

• 37 signed hiking trails to magical caves, fascinating geological formations, hidden waterfalls

• Back-country ski on creeks and canyons

• Walk where the dinosaurs did on the world class dinosaur tour

• Dog sledding

• Snowshoeing

• Ice climbing

• Sledding

• ATV – quad, dirt bike – side-by-side

• Boating

• TR Dinosaur Museum

• Skate Park

• 90,000 sq ft community centre includes:

o Aquatics - 25m / 4 lane, salt water pool, w/play lagoon, tots pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, hot tub

o Indoor playground

o Climbing wall

o Squash and racquetball courts

o Gym

o Arena

o Curling rink

o Licensed lounge

o Art gallery

o Library

o Museum

o Youth Centre

o Numerous community programs that you can ‘drop-in’ and join – example: yoga, fitness programs, swimming, etc.

A visit to the community will be offered to provide the opportunity to determine whether it will be a good fit for the candidate and their family. 
Community Size
unspecified 
Community Website
-
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Dr. Medical Staff Recruitment 
Phone
 
Fax
 
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Published on 2021-07-12
Edited on 2021-07-12