Family Physician, Emergency Medicine

Vancouver Coastal Health • Bella Bella, BC

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The community of Bella Bella is seeking a Family Physician with Emergency experience to join their healthcare team, providing comprehensive services to its residents. Enjoy the efficiency of integrated clinic, hospital, and pharmacy services within a single facility. Our team delivers routine clinic care, emergency services, and inpatient care to a predominantly Heiltsuk Nation community of approximately 2,000 individuals. Primary healthcare is provided through Vancouver Coastal Health’s ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (kwil-valas-iwaylas) and the Bella Bella Medical Clinic. The hospital features acute, residential, and emergency care, complemented by diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and visiting ultrasound services. The facility is staffed by seven physicians, with three to four physicians on duty daily, and includes five patient/doctor exam rooms. ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital offers five acute care beds, seven continuing care beds, and a 24/7 emergency department with four beds. Our ER is open 24/7. Call schedule is 1-in-3 or 1-in-4 split shifts (11/13-hour shifts during the week, 24-hour shifts on weekends/on holidays, no patients booked after a night on call).

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) - Mandatory
• ACLS, ATLS and PALS certification to work in Emergency. If any of the certifications have expired, the CARE certification can replace the expired certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Desired

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive services to residents of Bella Bella.
• Deliver routine clinic care.
• Provide emergency services.
• Offer inpatient care.

Benefits

• MOCAP on call is estimated in the above total - average 1:3 or 1:4 call shifts.
• REEF ER incentive is in addition to the above noted amounts at $400 per 24/hr shift or $200 per 12/hr shift.
• After Hours Premium (AHP) is in addition to the above and AHP qualifies for FPE incentive.
• Housing is provided for permanent/locum physician.
• The site qualifies for Locums of BC assistance for additional time off if locum is located to replace your week(s) on site.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior