Internal Medicine Physician - Powell River

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 FTE

Relocation 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 – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: