Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
Starting in late October 2026 for one year, this locum covers a 3-day-per-week practice of approximately 700 patients, with up to 10 weeks of vacation coverage annually. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with a patient panel while exploring the Lower Columbia Community Health Centre (LCCHC) as a potential long-term practice.
About the facility
The Lower Columbia Community Health Centre (LCCHC) in Trail is a non-profit, community-governed clinic providing team-based primary care. The interprofessional team includes Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, and Medical Office Assistants, with access to additional services through the Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network. Physicians are supported to work to full scope, with minimal administrative burden. LCCHC is also a University of British Columbia (UBC) teaching site, with opportunities to work with residents and medical students.
Located in the West Kootenays, Trail offers a strong sense of community and easy access to outdoor recreation, including skiing, biking, hiking, and water activities, along with affordable housing and convenient regional travel.
Pay
Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract (Physician Overhead negotiable).
- May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including a Retention Flat Fee of $17,790.72 (if 9 months in community).
Schedule
- 3-day-per-week practice
- Up to 10 weeks of vacation coverage annually
- One-year locum position starting late October 2026