Full-time or Part-time Locum (Contract) – Available Immediately
Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Definitions:
Full-time – a minimum of 240 half-day shifts per year with a minimum of 10 family practice or youth clinic half-days each month unless services are not needed by the Society.
Part-time – a minimum of 120 half-day shifts per year with a minimum of 5 family practice or youth clinic half-days each month unless services are not needed by the Society.
Join a collaborative, patient-centered team on the Saanich Peninsula!
Shoreline Medical Society is seeking a Locum Family Physician (PCP) to provide comprehensive, community-based care on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, South Vancouver Island. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of exceptional health services across two clinic locations and support our mission – to promote health and wellness in our community by providing patient-centered care and caring primary health care, while fostering a safe, enriching and positive work environment.
What You’ll Do:
As a Locum Physician, you will:
- Provide primary care services to Shoreline patients and those of the Saanich Peninsula Youth Clinic.
- Offer care as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) when covering Shoreline physicians.
- Work across both Shoreline clinic locations (Sidney and Brentwood Bay), providing in-person care and telemedicine as scheduled.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunities to serve as a preceptor/mentor to medical students and residents.
- Document all services using our Med Access EMR, including billing/encounter codes and diagnostic information.
- Participate in absence coverage, including but not limited to, summer, Spring Break, and Winter Breaks
Requirements:
To qualify for this opportunity, you must be:
- Currently licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
- Enrolled with the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) and completed the MSP Assignment of Payment Form.
- Member in good standing with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) and maintain appropriate malpractice insurance.
- Adhere to the Society’s billing, accounting, and scheduling practices, and manage both direct and indirect patient care.
Why Work with Us?
- Beautiful location: Work in the heart of the scenic Saanich Peninsula, surrounded by ocean views, hiking trails, and vibrant communities.
- Supportive team: Join a collegial and collaborative workplace with strong administrative and billing support, allied health providers (registered nurses, social workers, mental health and substance use counsellors, clinical pharmacist), maternity care, gender affirming care, sports medicine, psychiatrist and physiatrist.
- Educational environment: Help shape the next generation of primary care providers.
- Flexible schedule: We coordinate with you to create a sustainable and rewarding locum experience.
If you are a passionate, community-minded physician seeking a dynamic locum opportunity in BC, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to: hr@shorelinemedical.ca
Thank you for your interest.
Shoreline Medical Society is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive healthcare environment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
