Family Practitioner/General Practitioner — Community Medicine

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IHA-12590

Status Open Site Type Clinic Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work Flexible On Call None On Call

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Shared Practice - Family Physician Opportunity

Ancron Medical Centre | Nelson, British Columbia

Position Overview

We are seeking a Family Physician to join a collaborative and flexible primary care practice in Nelson, British Columbia. This opportunity offers a blended rural family medicine scope, including longitudinal primary care, shared inpatient responsibilities, and participation in a rotating Doctor-of-the-Day hospital schedule.

The position is ideal for physician seeking:

A practice-share environment with one other physician - both sharing one patient panel

A team-based clinic environment

Flexibility in scheduling (including shared practice options)

Opportunities for leadership involvement

Optional focused practice interests such as functional medicine

This role is open and can be structured as part-time or full-time (approx. 0.5–1.0 FTE) or expanded depending on physician preference.

Community & Lifestyle

Nelson is a vibrant lakeside mountain community of approximately 11,000 residents, serving as the regional hub for the West Kootenay.

Located on the shores of Kootenay Lake and surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, Nelson offers an exceptional combination of outdoor recreation, arts culture, and small-city amenities.

Lifestyle highlights include:

world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and paddling nearby

a thriving arts and music community with 350+ heritage buildings

excellent public and independent schools

Selkirk College campus and Kootenay School of the Arts

strong café, restaurant, and local business culture

30 minutes to Castlegar Airport with daily Vancouver connections

Nelson offers a range of housing options including heritage homes, lakefront properties, family neighbourhoods, and nearby acreage communities throughout the surrounding rural areas.

Nelson is widely recognized for offering a rare blend of cosmopolitan amenities and small-town quality of life.

Practice Details

Practice structure and logistics

Clinic hours typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Lunch break 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Shared physician coverage model

Alternating physician presence in clinic

Approximate 2–3 clinic days per week, with flexibility to include a virtual care day

Opportunity for some virtual care from home

City parkade parking available nearby (~$8/day)

Hospital and shared coverage responsibilities

Participation in shared inpatient coverage at Kootenay Lake Hospital

Approximately 1–5 inpatient days per 12-week rotation, depending on interest and availability

Participation in shared Doctor-of-the-Day responsibilities

Cross-coverage provided among physicians to support scheduling flexibility and time away

Practice environment

Flexible scheduling structure, including part-time practice options

Collaborative shared-practice panel model

Supportive physician cross-coverage for vacation and leave

Optional opportunity to participate in functional medicine clinic time (up to twice weekly)

Vacation scheduling arranged collaboratively within the physician group

The clinic supports a collaborative shared-practice structure with flexibility to tailor scope depending on physician interests and preferred balance between clinic and hospital responsibilities.

Team & Support Staff

Physicians work alongside:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Social Worker (SW)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Clinical Manager

Experienced administrative team

The clinic also participates in the Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network, supporting interdisciplinary care delivery.

Compensation & Compensation Type

Physicians are supported through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model or Fee-for-Service (FFS), depending on preference and practice structure.

Estimated annual income range:

$250,000 – $400,000 depending on FTE and schedule preferences

This position is well suited to physicians seeking a flexible practice structure with shared responsibilities and opportunities to tailor scope of practice over time.

Income varies based on clinic days worked, participation in hospital rotations, and optional additional services.

Overhead structure:

(To be confirmed — typical Nelson clinics range approx. 25–30%)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold (or be eligible for) certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or equivalent

Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)

Be comfortable participating in a shared inpatient coverage rotation at Kootenay Lake Hospital

Support is available to assist with CPSBC licensing processes and regional onboarding coordination where needed.

Contact & Application Instructions

To learn more or express interest in this opportunity, please contact:

Jill Sadler

Physician Success Lead

Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice

We would be happy to arrange a conversation or community visit to explore whether Nelson may be the right fit for your practice and lifestyle goals.

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