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.