Internal Medicine

About the role

The Palliative Care group is seeking a permanent part-time or full-time Palliative Care Physician to join the team in the Cowichan Valley, based in Duncan, BC. The role involves providing care in community home visits, long-term care, acute care, and a local hospice. The Cowichan District Hospital offers an exceptionally collegial and collaborative atmosphere among generalist and specialist medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative support to patients across clinical settings.
• Support generalist palliative care providers through education, mentorship, and clinical advice.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education as an essential component of the role (affiliated with UBC and the Island Medical Program).

Qualifications

• Hold CCFP certification.
• Either have completed a one‑year enhanced skills program in Palliative Medicine with a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada, or have a minimum of four years’ experience as a palliative care consultant.

Schedule

Permanent part‑time or full‑time position; start date as soon as possible.

Pay

• Annual Flat Fee: $6,508.80
• Fee Premium: 4.20%
• Retention Premium: 4.2%
• Retention Flat Fee: $6,509

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full‑time)
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Rural CME: starting at $3,000 per annum in year 3 & 4, increasing to a maximum of $6,000 per annum after 4 years.