Family Medicine + Emergency Locum Physician, Bella Coola
Family Medicine + Emergency Locum Physician, Bella Coola

Work Location: Bella Coola General Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Salary: Combination
Job Description:
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
Travel expenses covered, include:
- Round-trip flights (Home to YVR to Bella Coola)
- Meal per diems on travel days
- Housing provided at no cost
Full job description available at https://bit.ly/45U7xrL
Qualifications:
- Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Mandatory
- Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Mandatory
- Emergency medicine experience – Mandatory
- 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/45U7xrL
Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
Contact: Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to our Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Team at medstaffcareers@vch.ca.