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Family Practice at Fasd Okanagan Valley Assessment And Support Society
VERNON, British Columbia |
Job ID: 17138 |
This position is ideal for new and/or retired physicians, or a physician wanting to make a change from office duties. Training to complete the Canadian Diagnostic FASD Adult Assessment will be provided. . We are the only Adult FASD Diagnostic Clinic in BC and have been operational for 7 years. We provide outstanding service to all patients and the families we work with who are over age 15. The average age of cllients is 27. Our present physician is an International Expert on FASD who has published and speaks at international conferences. He is willing to mentor new recruits. Physicians can work their own hours – as much or as little as they choose; some work is face to face and some is through video. The main clinic is in Vernon, BC but we do assessments across the entire province, so location may not be an issue. The referral demand is increassing and we need more physicians to meet the need. |
Summary
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Specialty |
Family Practice
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Province / State |
British Columbia
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Employment Type |
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Eligible |
Physician
Resident |
Tagline |
Physican Needed for FASD Assessments
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Start Date |
2022-06-01
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End Date |
2022-12-31
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Remuneration
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Remuneration |
The physician is paid $1400. per assessment.
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Billing / Overhead Split |
The physician directly invoices the clinic after each assessment.
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Vacation / CME Leave |
This is available and open for discussion
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Additional Benefits |
We are considered a medical clinic so physican benefits are able to be accessed. If mileage is required, it is paid at the provincial rate.
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Qualification Requirements
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Education |
Residents are accepted..
Family Physician registered with the College of Physicians |
Experience |
No direct experience with FASD is needed. Mentoring and training from the Canadian research Council on FASD will be provided. Experience communicating with families who have a loved one with a developmental disability would be helpful.
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Certifications |
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Institution / Community Information
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Institution Name |
Fasd Okanagan Valley Assessment And Support Society
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Street Address 1 |
#104 3402 27 Ave
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Street Address 2 |
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City / Town |
VERNON
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Country |
Canada
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Postal / Zip Code |
V1T 9C8
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Institution Description |
We are situated on the mainfloor of a ,odern three story building that supports only non-profit organizations.
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Institution Size (Beds) |
unspecified
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Institution Website | |
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Community Description |
Vernon is a major center in the center of the North Okanagan approximately 40 minute drive to Kelowna and 90 minutes from Kamloops. The population is approximately 67 000 and is situated between two large interior lakes for those interested in water sports or beaches.
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Community Size |
unspecified
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Community Website |
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Geographic location may be approximate
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Contact for Applicants
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Contact Name |
Bernadette O'Donnell
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Phone |
250 938 5022
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Fax |
250 549 0215
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