Family Practitioner/General Practitioner - #229437

VIHA-7613

New Status Open Site Cowichan Maternity Clinic Site Type Clinic Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work Clinic shifts: 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. On call shifts: 5pm to 5pm On Call Comments

Current NRP and Fetal Health Surveillance certification is required

ALARM course or equivalent is recommended

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Obstetric Mandatory Employer Website

Role and Facility Information

Opened in March 2011, the Cowichan Maternity Clinic (CMC) is a Primary Care Maternity clinic located in the Cowichan District Hospital adjacent to the maternity ward. Come and join a collegial and high-functioning multidisciplinary team of six highly skilled FPs and three registered midwives (including one Lactation consultant) providing OB care to women in the Cowichan Region.

Our staff includes an RN and two part-time MOAs. Our practice is well supported by local OB/Gyn, Pediatricians, and Anesthetists. We provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care to women up to six weeks postpartum. The caseload is approximately 250 deliveries per year shared by the group. A new hospital is set to open in May 2027 with expected increased delivery numbers.

Patient Population & Community Focus

Approximately 10% of the local population is Indigenous and about 30% of our maternity patients are Indigenous. As such, our community would likely appeal to a physician who is interested in Indigenous health.

Education & Training

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education is an important part of our practice—with four x third-year Integrated Clerkship (ICC) students per year as well as Family Medicine Residency program.

Practice & On-Call Model

We have a shared on-call and clinic model. We provide midwife home visits in the first week postpartum.

Work in the CMC is easily combined with other FP work in the community: Longitudinal Family Medicine practice and locums, Indigenous Health, Hospital Inpatient coverage, etc. Details are available upon request.

Income Model: Pooled income within the group of physicians/midwife, shared as a per diem payment for call and clinic shifts.
Website: https://cowichanmaternityclinic.ca/



Community Information

Nestled in between Victoria and Nanaimo, and comprising of over 15 communities, the Cowichan Valley showcases a rich variety of landscapes — from rolling farmland and countryside to lakes, beaches and quaint coastal villages. The Cowichan Valley is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Quw’utsun, Malahat, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz’uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht & Pacheedaht Peoples.

This region boasts one of Canada’s most temperate and enjoyable climates. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless adventure opportunities including hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, kayaking and fishing. The Cowichan Valley is celebrated for its top craft beverage producers and a thriving community of local artisans. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. This community has a perfect blend of rural life with convenient access to airports, urban amenities and the scenic Gulf Islands.

For more information on the medical community in Cowichan, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2mWxKtxsc

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Physician Overhead set amount per shift

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 4.2% Retention Flat Fee $6,509 Relocation Funding Available $up to a maximum of $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro-rated based on accepted FTE) Other Benefits/Incentives Maternity network payment : $12,800 per year CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community. Fee Structure: LFP Maternity Clinic Billings, midwifery billing codes as appropriate On-Call Pay: Level 1 MOCAP payments (~$678/day) in addition to billings.