WELL Health – Courtenay Medical Clinic looking for Family Physicians

Perfect clinic for Family physicians looking to establish or relocate their practice. Our admin staff are here and ready to support you.

WELL Health – Courtenay puts patients and their family’s health first. We are committed to empowering patients with care that results in improved health outcomes. Our clinic is located near the entrance to Walmart in the Smart Centres Courtenay Plaza. This clinic serves the local Comox Valley community, offering walk-in services six days a week with no appointment necessary. Our other services include Marine Physicals.

This has recently been a revitalized, up and coming trending neighbourhood with new young families in a mature community. This is a location that is highly desired due to the proximity and convenience in a small community for everything you need.

Our Courtenay location is a multi-disciplinary and multi-physician clinic with a very collegiate atmosphere and a physician focused MOA support team. The clinic also provides virtual and telehealth options which can be accessed at home.

The ideal physician would be able to provide full-scope family practice either full-time or part-time. This position may have the option for a small walk-in component. The WELL Health team will work closely with you to ensure there is a smooth transition of the practice. You can expect flexible hours and would be masters of your own schedule. You will have the opportunity to work the way you want!

Financials:
Overhead Agreement: Monthly via PCN, LFP, or FFS
*The financial agreement in the clinic is coordinated through with the Director of Recruitment.

Practice Details:
- Shared access up to 2 rooms during shifts, clinic has 18 exam rooms and limitd private office space upstairs
- Shared office space
- Juno OSCAR EMR

Hours:
Flexible! The clinic opens from 8am Mon to Fri. The new practitioners will work out a schedule with the clinic.
*No strict policy around time off
*clinic hours are subject to change based on practitioners' availability.

Hospital and ER Dept shifts:
These are not part of the expectation of our community or clinic.

Special Services:
- Marine & Aviation Physicals
- Mental Wellness Online Therapy

On Call Arrangement:
- To be discussed.

Staff:
The clinic currently has 4 physicians working part-time, as well as an office manager, and MOA’s who can all help with the transition process.

Files:
The Clinic is currently using Juno OSCAR EMR. There are no paper charts associated with the practice

Perquisites (Perks) @ Well Health:
- Virtual Health Platform to expand your practice
- Free parking
- Be a part of the Well Family

Amenities:
- Pharmacies
- Shopping Complex

Additional Benefits:
• Access to digital tools such as WELL AI Voice and WELL AI Decision support
• Potential equity-based incentives for physicians to migrate their practice into our network
• We will support transferring patient records, training on EMR, assist with EMR migration costs, and will often address financial obligations the physician may encounter as a part of moving their practice.
• We regularly have physicians that need to take extended time off. For physicians or locums providing extended coverage, we will provide competitive terms and often further incentivize them to join us temporarily or in a full-time capacity.
• Work with a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary team of professionals and specialists.
• Physician-focused management team
• Tools and technology designed to empower and support physicians. A concierge-style e-booking system streamlines the way patients connect with physicians.
• You will have access to our Virtual Care solution which can be used while in clinic or from your own home. We offer the newest digital tools, including virtual care, to help with patient care and accessibility. You will be provided with the flexibility of creating your own workflow, whether in a clinic or from home.
• Support from dedicated teams covering IT, EMR software, billing, admin and the virtual platform. We offer free training. You also have support from our Physician Success Team who are your advisor/advocate to ensure a positive experience within the Well network. The team works alongside you as you build your practice or take over an existing patient panel.

Qualifications:
- Hold or eligible for Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
- Hold or eligible for full license to practice medicine in BC
- Good standing with BC's College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Provisional license eligible applicants are welcome to apply
- Hospital privileges will be an asset

There are many more opportunities within our medical clinic network throughout Vancouver’s lower mainland. Our dedicated recruitment team can help you find the right fit in a clinic or assist you with our virtual care platform. To learn more, apply now