Family Practice at Bulkley Valley District Hospital
Smithers, British Columbia |
Job ID: 17873 | |
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 providing emergency room coverage. We are just waiting to welcome you to our lovely Valley and offer our assistance as far as possible in helping you to relocate, transition and become a treasured member of our community. 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. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12 and Coast Mountain College. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/smithers |
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
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Tagline |
Northern Health is seeking a Family Practitioner to join the primary care team in the beautiful Bulkley Valley, Smith...
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Start Date |
immediately, see description above, or enquire
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Remuneration
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Remuneration |
Longitudinal Family Practice Payment Model
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Billing / Overhead Split |
Variable
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Vacation / CME Leave |
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Additional Benefits |
Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: $9000-15,000 Retention Premium: 20.02% Retention Flat Fee: $30,381.78 |
Qualification Requirements
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Education |
Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
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Experience |
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Certifications |
LMCC or USMLE 1,2, 3
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Institution / Community Information
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Institution Name |
Bulkley Valley District Hospital
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Street Address 1 |
3950 8th Ave
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Street Address 2 |
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City / Town |
Smithers
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Country |
Canada
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Postal / Zip Code |
V0J2N0
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Institution Description |
Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed Acute Care facility, which integrates home and community care into one facility. Some of the services include:
• Emergency/outpatient • Medical • Surgical • Maternity • Palliative Care • Psychiatric Observation Unit • Laboratory • Pediatric services • Radiology (X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound) • Home and Community Care • Community Cancer Clinic • Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons Other health care facilities in Smithers: • Bulkley Lodge (Long-term care) • Smithers Community Health (Public Health and Mental Health and Addictions) • Healthy Living Center (Primary Care, Chronic Disease and Dietitian Support) |
Institution Size (Beds) |
unspecified
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Institution Website |
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Community Description |
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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 |
Dr. Medical Staff Recruitment
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Phone |
250-565-0000
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Fax |
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