Family Medicine

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician to provide Primary Care and Emergency Room coverage in Chetwynd, BC. Join a brand new 6000 square foot facility with a state-of-the-art Primary Care Clinic! Compensation is APP (Alternative Payment Plan). The clinic features Inter-Professional Teams (IPT) including Mental Health & Addictions, Community Nursing and Public Health; with touch-down space for visiting specialties such as Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, etc. This new Primary Care model focuses on patient-centred care that is accessible, coordinated, comprehensive and continuous. Quality improvement and patient safety are key areas of focus. The Chetwynd Hospital has 7 long-term beds and 5 acute care beds.

Services include:

• 24/7 Emergency
• Medical Inpatient
• Palliative Care
• Respiratory Therapy

A visit to the community will be offered to the selected candidate, to provide the opportunity to determine whether it will be a good fit for the candidate and their family.

Chetwynd (population 2500) is located on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and is a transportation hub of the Peace River Region. The main local industries include oil and gas, coal, forestry and ranching. Chetwynd is known for the stunning chainsaw carvings displayed throughout the town and parks. The carvings are created during the annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship, which attracts artists from around the world! Chetwynd is a paradise for indoor and outdoor family leisure activities, including:

New Recreation Complex with:

• Wave pool
• Sauna
• Hot tub
• Library
• Indoor ice rink (arena)
• Curling rink
• Fishing and hunting
• Snowmobiling
• Skiing and snowboarding at Powder King Resort, only a 1-hour drive away!
• Hockey for all ages
• Service clubs
• Fun local summer activities include:
  • Floating down the Sukunka River
  • Climbing Old Baldy hill, to a stunning view!
  • Fabulous District-maintained trail system for running, biking walking, etc..
  • Annual Emperor’s Challenge hill climb
  • Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Competition

Compensation:Estimated Gross Income$400,000+RSA IncentivesRecruitment Incentive: $20,000Relocation Funding Available: $9,000 - $15,000 (TBD)Retention Premium: 25.06% (added to all billings and contracts)Retention Flat Fee: $38,836 per annumOther Benefits/IncentivesRural Education Action Plan (REAP) available.Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available. Moving assistance available: $15,000 if moving from outside of Canada; $12,000 if moving within Canada but outside of British Columbia; $9,000 if moving within British Columbia.Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice.We look forward to hearing from you!