Community Health Centre Family Physician – Luther Court (Victoria PCN) (100-1873) Reference Number: 100-1873
Quick Facts: Large interdisciplinary team Service contract for longitudinal care 3-5 days a week Standard panel size for service contract, adjusted for full time equivalents (FTE) and patient complexity Priority population of seniors and mental health Newly renovated clinic near Mt Tolmie in the Shelbourne Corridor Position: The Luther Court Society is seeking a full or part-time Family Physician (FP). The FP's primary role is to assess and diagnose acute and chronic disease/illness and provide treatment and follow-up. Responsibilities include prescribing and refilling medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing minor surgical procedures, managing chronic diseases and end-of-life care, and referring to specialists as needed. The patient panel for a full-time (1680 hours a year minimum) FP within a CHC providing full-service longitudinal care is about 800 newly attached patients.
The FP will also support preventative care through callbacks, screenings, and risk assessments, and contribute to population health programs by providing education to individuals, families, and communities. The FP with healthcare experience across demographics and knowledge of elder care and mental health will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide full-service primary health care.
Large Interdisciplinary Team: The team includes a director (1 FTE), a medical lead physician (0.2 FTE), contracted family physicians (FP 2.8 FTE), contracted nurse practitioners (NP 2.5 FTE), registered nurses (RN 3 FTE), LPN (0.5 FTE), contracted dietitian and occupational therapist (each 0.2 FTE), mental health clinician (1 FTE), population health and wellness coordinator (1 FTE), and medical office staff (3.5 FTE).
Background: The CHC reports to Island Health, partners with the Victoria Primary Care Network, and has membership with the BC Association of CHCs. With a newly renovated primary care space, the interdisciplinary team will provide shared longitudinal care for 5000 intergenerational patients from the service areas of Gordon Head – Shelbourne (4115) with a population of ~40,000, and Oak Bay (4114) with a population of ~20,000. Priority attention will be provided to seniors/elder care and people with mental health conditions. LCS is a long-standing not-for-profit organization governed by an elected Board of Directors with exemplary accreditation status in the provision of long-term care and assisted living.
Status: Full Time or part-time.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Community Information: Victoria, British Columbia's scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC's scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf and world-class fishing. With Victoria's temperate climate, its rich heritage, and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Type: Permanent Family Practice
Department: Primary Care
Facility/Site: Luther Court Society Community Health Centre
City: Victoria
Contact: Chelsea Wozniak, Director of CHC and Clinical Services
Luther Court Society
1525 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria BC, V8P 5M1
Karen Johnson-Lefsrud, CEO, Luther Court Society
1525 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria BC, V8P5M1
With full staffing: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fri 8am-4pm; Sat 8 am-noon
Remuneration: Longitudinal Service Contract
Education, Experience & Qualifications: Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
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