Job Summary
Join Our Dynamic Team of Internists in the Stunning Powell River!
The Role : Internal Medicine Physician
- Join Our Team : Become an integral part of our team of three General Internists dedicated to providing high-quality care in the beautiful community of Powell River.
- Diverse Clinical Practice : Engage in both office and hospital-based care. Hospital duties include ER and ward consults, along with managing a 4-bed ICU.
- Critical Care and Coordination : Play a crucial role in stabilizing critically ill patients and coordinating their transfer to tertiary care centers.
- Balanced On-Call Schedule : Benefit from a manageable call requirement, with a rotation of 1 week every 3 weeks.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities : Work out of a shared outpatient office equipped with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and supported by excellent Medical Office Assistants (MOAs).
- Varied Practice Opportunities : In Powell River, your practice will be diverse and comprehensive, as there are no sub-specialists in town.
Why Powell River?
Natural Beauty & Outdoor Activities : Known as the "Cultural Capital of Canada" and situated on the northern Sunshine Coast, Powell River offers a unique blend of cultural vibrancy and outdoor adventures.Year-Round Mild Climate : Enjoy gardening, golfing, and fishing all year in one of Canada’s mildest climates.Rich Arts & Cultural Scene : Immerse yourself in a community with strong arts programs, festivals, and local galleries.Ideal for Families : A safe, community-oriented town with excellent schools and numerous family-friendly activities.A Career That Aligns With Your Lifestyle
Work-Life Balance : Embrace a fulfilling career in a community where professional and personal lives are in perfect harmony.RURAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES
Rural Retention Program (RRP)
Flat Fee : $13,668.48 annually ($3,417.12 paid quarterly) paid to any physician that permanently resides and practices in an eligible RSA community for a minimum 9 months per year and bills equal to or greater than $75,000 in the previous calendar year.Fee Premium (%) : 8.82% paid on top of MSP billings or service contracts. In order to claim the Fee Premium, you must be physically located in the RSA community.Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME)
$0 during first 2 years in the community$3,000 annually in 3rd / 4th year ($750 quarterly)$6,000 annually over 4 years ($1500 quarterly)Note : Physicians must reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for at least 9 months per year.
Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF)
Up to $10,000 one-time payment, depending on FTERelocation Funding (Recruitment Contingency Fund)
$9,000 (based on where you are relocating from – within BC)$12,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving within Canada outside BC)$15,000 (based on where you are relocating from – moving from outside of Canada)Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA)
R-CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) provides eligible rural BC physicians with up to a 50% refund of CMPA fees. Physicians must permanently reside and practice in an eligible RSA community for a minimum of 9 months per year and bill equal to or greater than $75,000.Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience :
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – FullCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – MandatoryFellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – MandatoryClosing Statement
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor :