Job Posting
full time Family Practice at Bulkley Valley District Hospital
Smithers, British Columbia
Job ID: 16988

Northern Health is seeking a Family Practitioner to join the primary care team in the beautiful Bulkley Valley, Smithers. The Family Practitioner will be taking on new patients and there is already a waiting list, and will also join the Emergency Room physician roster. Smithers offers uniquely peaceful lifestyle with congenial medical environment, but in addition an airport in town, a downhill ski mountain in town, endless hikes and lakes and affordable real-estate.

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24 bed acute care facility providing emergency/outpatient, medical, surgical, maternity and palliative care services, and has one psychiatric observation unit. The facility supports home and community care services, a strong community cancer clinic, and a diverse visiting specialist/surgeon program. It also offers laboratory and radiology (x-ray, mammography, ultrasound), and pediatrics services.

Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town’s Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. There are golf courses, swimming, curling and skating rinks, fitness, mountain biking and hiking trails. The population of Smithers is approximately 5,400 and home to some of the country’s best skiing. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school and one alternate format school for gr. 9 – 12.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Summary
Specialty
Family Practice
Province / State
British Columbia
Employment Type
full time
Eligible
Physician
Tagline
Family Medicine plus Emergency in Smithers, BC
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
FFS, estimated $400000 
Billing / Overhead Split
 
Vacation / CME Leave
 
Additional Benefits
Recruitment Incentive: $20000
Relocation Assistance: $9000-15000
Retention Premium: 21.7%
Retention Flat Fee: $24979
 
Qualification Requirements
Education
 
Experience
Emergency 
Certifications
 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Bulkley Valley District Hospital 
Street Address 1
 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
Smithers 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
 
 
Institution Description
 
Institution Size (Beds)
unspecified 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
 
Community Size
unspecified 
Community Website
-
   
 
Geographic location may be approximate
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Dr. Medical Staff Recruitment 
Phone
250-565-0000 
Fax
 
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Published on 2021-12-08
Edited on 2021-12-08