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The Comox Valley Division of Family Practice is seeking Family Physicians to join a supportive and congenial team providing unattached inpatient care at the Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) in Courtenay, British Columbia on Northern Vancouver Island. Currently, CVH has 5 doctor of the day lines, as well as community family physicians, who admit and manage their own patients. Each physician provides care for approximately 13-17 patients. The 153-bed community acute care hospital serves a population base of approximately 70,000 people. CVH is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Strathcona Site Family Practice Residency Program with opportunities for teaching. Responsibilities: Providing family medicine care to unattached and unassigned inpatients at CVH. Participating in 1:5 overnight call. Responsible to the Purple group Lead and Division Head of Family Practice for professional responsibilities and quality of practice. Operating within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. The physician will work alongside colleagues in various specialties including Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, community Family Medicine, and more. Compensation: Typically $1600-$2000 per day (comprised of $500 per day stipend, admission bonuses, and FFS billings). An additional $500 per day is provided on overnight call shifts. Benefits: May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including: Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE) Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 Flat fee: $7,977.42 Fee Premium: 6.93% CME: Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum in years 3 & 4 in the community, increasing to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years Community Information: Scenic Comox Valley is one of Vancouver Islands best-kept secrets! It is surrounded by majestic mountains, rushing rivers, lush rain forests, and shimmering seas. The Valley is an ideal place to raise a family with excellent schools and a friendly physician community. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr