Cowichan Tribes' Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre is seeking a Family Physician to work as part of the team at Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic, located in the City of Duncan, British Columbia.
In the Hul’q’umi’num' Language, “Slhexun” means “Medicine” and “sun’ts’a” meaning “a group of people doing something as one” in the context of paddling together in the same canoe. Our clinic is an innovative and supportive model of care based on Coast Salish values and teachings. Family Physicians at Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to deliver comprehensive care to Community Members (patients) across the lifespan, with a focus on building lasting relationships.
The collaborative primary care team is comprised of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator, Social Determinants of Health Workers, Chiropractor, Community Pharmacist, Substance Use Clinicians, Harm Reduction/Outreach Nurses, Medical Office Assistants, and a Clinic Manager. Visiting specialists and clinicians include Pediatrician, Internal Medicine and Rheumatologist.
In addition to this team, the physician works in collaboration with other Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre programs such as the Su’hween (Elders) Program, Kwun’atsusutul (counseling), Hwialusmutul’ (community health), Dental, Youth, and clerical teams.
Key responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic health conditions for patients of all ages, including preventative care, health screenings, vaccinations and minor procedures.
- Chronic Disease Management: Oversee management of long-term health conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, and Cardiovascular Disease.
- Mental Health and Substance Use Support
- Participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. Participates in peer review and self-review to evaluate outcome of services at the patient, community and population level.
- Telehealth and In-person appointments: Both in-person and Telehealth services offered to meet diverse needs of patients.
- Electronic Medical Record: Clinic primarily uses Med Access EMR with full billing support.
Position Details:
- Full-time, permanent family practice opportunity working in Primary Care Clinic. Typical clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm with option to work some evenings. Daily lunch closure 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Closed all federal statutory holidays and for annual Cowichan Tribes holiday office closure for two weeks at Christmas/New Years.
- Nearby facilities include LTC, Cowichan District Hospital, Hospice, Community Health Services.
- Hospital inpatient care not required.
Locum and part-time opportunities also available.
Start Date:
Available immediately
Compensation:
Flexible renumeration options can be accommodated such as Longitudinal Family Physician Payment (LFP), Fee-for-Service with Top-up, or salary model.
Benefits:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
- Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (pro-rated for full-time);
- Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from);
- Fee Premium: 4.20%;
- Annual Flat Fee: $6508.80;
- Rural CME: starting at $2200/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4400/annum after 4 years.
Above amounts current as of March 2025 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-subsidiary-agreement