Physician Opportunities
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If you are seeking a permanent physician position, please email recruitment@cvdfp.ca.
For additional recruitment sites, visit HealthMatch BC for permanent and locum opportunities, and Locums.ca for locum opportunities.
The Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice makes no representations or guarantees about the positions and employers listed on our website. We are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment.
These services are provided free of charge to the Cowichan Valley Division members and its partners. We expect that all physician opportunities and the offices they represent comply with the bylaws outlined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. We reserve the right to remove any postings.
LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 17, 2022
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DUNCAN FAMILY PRACTICE | Duncan | PT/FT Physician
INGRAM FAMILY PRACTICE | Duncan | FT Physician
VALLEY MEDICAL CLINIC | Duncan | FT Physician
ALDERLEA MEDICAL CLINIC | Duncan | FT Physician
VALLEY VIEW TREATMENT CENTRE | Cobble Hill | FT Physician
CHEMAINUS MEDICAL CLINIC | Chemainus | FT Physician
BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CLINIC | Duncan | PT/FT Physician
COWICHAN MATERNITY CLINIC | Duncan | PT Physician
DUNCAN FAMILY PRACTICE | Duncan
Available October 2021
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Physician in a busy and collegial diverse/dynamic lucrative six physician clinic as one of our partners is moving away for family reasons. This is a full-service family practice, as well as walk-in shifts for unattached patients, are available. Full-time or part-time work available (30hrs/wk), no night call. Shared weekend rounds; Maternity care, Long Term Care and the Doctor of the Day program are available.
To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
CVDFP Recruitment Team | E: recruitment@cvdfp.ca
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INGRAM FAMILY PRACTICE | Duncan
Available December 2023
Full-service family practice clinic in Duncan is looking for a replacement physician to join their established, affable high-quality medical care clinic located downtown. Full-time nurse in clinic. Inpatient coverage is part of current practice. Opportunities exist to easily share practice, as well as the office has excellent work relations among colleagues, and coverage for absences without locum is available therein. Clinic also has facilities for in-office minor procedures if desired. Community opportunities exist for interesting contract work in addiction medicine.
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To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
CVDFP Recruitment Team | E: recruitment@cvdfp.ca
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VALLEY MEDICAL CLINIC | Duncan
Available Immediately
Opportunity for a Family Physician to join a collegial group of 6 diverse family physicians and become an associate of a well established, full service family practice in recently renovated offices. There is the added opportunity to provide hospital in-patient care in consultation with an excellent cadre of local specialists, and associated on-call responsibilities (1 in 6 weekends).
Opportunities for teaching and practicing obstetrics, if desired, are [also] available. No Emergency Room shifts are required. Full EMR(Med-Access).
The associate group and staff at Valley Medical Clinic provide a very supportive environment for any new recruit.
To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
CVDFP Recruitment Team | E: recruitment@cvdfp.ca
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ALDERLEA MEDICAL CLINIC | Duncan
Available Immediately
This is an ideal opportunity for a Family Physician who wishes a half-time office practice to join a well-established, collegial group of six full and part time physicians. The EMR is Med-Access. The office staff is friendly and supportive. The practice involves hospital inpatient MRP care with good backup from local medical and surgical specialists, shared weekend call group.
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To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
CVDFP Recruitment Team | E: recruitment@cvdfp.ca
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VALLEY VIEW TREATMENT CENTRE | Cobble Hill
Available Immediately
Opened in November 2006, the Valleyview Treatment Centre has now grown to 3 full-time Family Physicians providing excellent care. One Family Physician is leaving the practice with a roster of 1700 patients. Walk-in shifts are also available and can accelerate the growth of the family practice. The practice can be primarily office based with hospital privileges being optional. We run Med Access in our EMR. The work environment is very friendly, supportive and collegial with excellent staff.
To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
CVDFP Recruitment Team | E: recruitment@cvdfp.ca
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CHEMAINUS MEDICAL CLINIC | Chemainus
Available August 2022
Full-service family practice with no obstetrics (unless desired). Three days in the office with one day off and one day in the urgent care centre (UCC) (fee for service). MOCAP and REEF included with UCC work. 75-bed long-term care (LTC) facility attached to UCC across the street from our office. Overhead is 25% of total billings.
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To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
CVDFP Recruitment Team | E: recruitment@cvdfp.ca
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BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CLINIC | Duncan
Available Immediately
The Bariatric & Metabolic clinic is seeking physicians with an interest in obesity and team-based care to join the team for both virtual and in-person care. The referral-based clinics sees referrals from community family physicians and specialists. Our waitlist is currently over one year, therefore a physician joining the group will be as busy as they want to be and can start immediately.
Physicians joining the team would have the choice to work part or full time and set their own schedules according to the availability of the consulting rooms. Remuneration is through MSP Fee for Service.
To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
Nicolette Morris, Office Manager | P: 250-735-0770
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COWICHAN MATERNITY CLINIC | Duncan
Available Immediately
The Cowichan Maternity Clinic, located inside the Cowichan District Hospital, is seeking two physicians with an interest in pre- and post-natal care to join the team. The self-referral clinic provides care to local maternity patients throughout their pregnancy, as well as providing 6-weeks of post-natal care.
The anticipated commitment for physicians joining the team is 2-4 regular weekday shifts per month, as well as 1 out of every 6-8 weekends. There is also an opportunity for physicians to take on more shifts or holiday coverage if desired.
For training and shadow shifts for new recruits, there are sessional mentoring funds available through the Rural Obstetrics and Maternity Sustainability Program or the MC4BC program.
To apply or to seek further information, please contact:
The Cowichan Maternity Clinic | P: 250-737-2066
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Looking for further details or interested in arranging a community tour? Please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@cvdfp.ca.
Other resources
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