Family Physician/Addictions

Hazelton
The communities that make up what is collectively known as the Upper Skeena, or 'the Hazeltons', are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation. The Gitxsan people have lived on these lands for 10,000+ years. Some of the communities included in the Upper Skeena are the incorporated municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, unincorporated settlements of South Hazelton, Two Mile, Suskwa Valley, Miskinish (Cedarvale), Kitwanga Valley, Andimal and the Kispiox Valley, and the 8 Indigenous villages of Witset, Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Hagwilget, Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh and Anspayaxw.
Practice Details:
Northern Health is seeking a Family Practitioner to provide OAT and primary care services in Hazelton, BC. This position is 0.5 FTE, approximately 840-1050 hours per year.
The selected candidate will:
have an understanding and familiarity with OAT in rural and remote settings.
see 20 patients per month for maintenance OAT care, initiations and inpatient consultations for OAT therapy as necessary.
be required to hold a minimum panel of 325 patients.
not be required to be MRP for hospitalized patients.
not be required to do on-call or emergency.
The Wrinch Medical Staff provides full-scope care to the region and is made up of 10-12 Family Physicians filling 9.5 FTE, 1 GP-Anesthetist, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and 3 Registered Midwives who have an incredibly collaborative model of care.
In spring 2020, the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners implemented a Provider Partnership model wherein each part-time GP was paired with another provider. Each provider is responsible for their own patient panel; however, in their absence, they are able to rely on their partner to help cover urgent cases and check in on critical results. Partners work together to ensure appropriate cross coverage for time off. This model has had a positive impact on clinic processes, continuity of care and access to care. The selected candidate for this position will be paired with an existing provider to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
Teaching is a time-honored tradition in Hazelton. There is an ongoing rotation of Medical Students, Nurse Practitioner Students, Midwifery Students and Medical Residents. Many of our providers also do outreach clinics once a week as guests at the on-reserve community health centres (Sik-E-Dakh, Anspayaxw, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Gitanyow). Learners will often be scheduled to accompany their preceptors for these clinics.
Qualifications:
Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
Call Schedule:
Hours of work:
No Details
On call requirements: n/a
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income
245466
RSA Incentives
Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: $9000-15,000
Retention Premium: 30%
Retention Flat Fee: $46,475.63
Wrinch Memorial Hospital:
Teaching is a time-honored tradition at Wrinch Memorial hospital. It serves a population of 8,000 with:
9 Complex Care beds
1 Respite bed
10 Acute Care beds
Pharmacy
Dental Clinic
Laboratory
Doctor's Outpatient Clinic
1 secure psychiatric observation room
Medical Imaging including ultrasound
Other health and community care services include:
Public Health
First Nation's Health Authority encompassing Gitxsan Health
Mental Health and Addictions
Skeena Place Assisted Living Complex
Home and Community Care support services
Diabetic education
Dietician services
Visiting specialists including: Podiatry, Pediatrician, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Rheumatology, OB/GYN, Cardiology and Geriatric Assessment Team
Pre and Post-Natal outreach programs
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