Family Medicine + Emergency Locum Physician

Work Location: Bella Coola General Hospital, Bella Coola, B.C.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Combination (see more information below in job description) 

Job Description:
Come work as a Family Medicine + Emergency Locum Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health and enjoy a true full-scope practice (inpatient, emergency, and primary care) within a supportive, collegial team and a 1:3 or 1:4 – call rotation.

Scheduling:
Minimum 1-week locum (Monday–Sunday) with arrival the day prior. Our streamlined scheduling model ensures balanced workload, flexibility, and strong on-site support.

Compensation (the rates below reflect the weekly rate):
55-hour week (clinical care hours); $15,531 (APP $12,636 + FPE 25.62% $3,168)

All ED shifts receive additional on-call compensation through MOCAP and REEF.

After Hours Premiums (AHP) available for clinical care provided on-site after hours (enhanced by the Rural Retention Program Fee-Premium-Equivalent 25.62%).

ED On-Call Information:
Emergency Room is open 24/7
On-call rotation: 1-in-3 to 1-in-4

Certifications required: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (The CARE course accepted if others are expired)

Call shifts typically range from 12–24 hours

24-hour shifts are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Clinic Schedule:
Monday to Friday only – closed on weekends and stats
Daily physician rounds: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Clinic hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Full job description available at https://bit.ly/4cvqB2q 

Responsibilities:
Delivers routine clinic care, emergency services, and inpatient care to a predominantly Heiltsuk Nation community of approximately 2,000 individuals. 

Qualifications:
Licensing:
Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).

Mandatory Requirements: 
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Emergency medicine experience.

Professional Affiliation:
Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and provide any supplemental documentation (if applicable).

Apply now at https://bit.ly/4cvqB2q 

Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Contact: Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Barnes, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor at medstaffcareers@vch.ca.