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One full-time family physician is required to take over an existing practicewith a patient panel of 1700 in beautiful Port Alberni. The currentphysician is planning on retirement but is happy to stay on through thetransition. This bright, modern clinic uses MedAccess EMR. There are 2experienced and friendly Medical Office Assistants. This practice is a part of a larger group of independently working physicians who cover each other during vacation times. There is also the opportunity to work in obstetrics, as a hospitalist, and inthe emergency room at the nearby West Coast General Hospital.Port Alberni has a new Primary Care Network that offers additionalsupport to area clinics that participate, including nurse in practice and avisiting pharmacist START DATE As soon as possible BENEFITS May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time) Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from) Fee Premium: 7.98% Annual Flat Fee: $12,366.72 Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years. The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change. Port Alberni is a coastal city with a population of about 18,000. It issituated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtakingscenery. The temperate climate offers an array of year-round outdooractivities. It is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino &Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination. Withaccess to both the ocean and beautiful Sproat Lake, there is easy accessto many recreational opportunities. Port Alberni is now the official Ultimate Fishing Town in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt.Washington is only a short drive away!Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing andexcellent public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by theabundance of activities for children including programs in music, dance,gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Job Types Permanent Family Practice Department Primary Care Facility/Site 9th Avenue Clinic, Port Alberni City Port Alberni Contact Jennifer Taylor Recruitment Coordinator - Central Island Division of Family Practice 250-240-8798 Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC #J-18808-Ljbffr