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Role and Facility Information

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 Idóneo For

- 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
- Role can be part‑time or full‑time (approx. 0.5–0.8 FTE) or expanded as desired

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.

- 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
- Range of housing options including heritage homes, lakefront properties, family neighbourhoods, and nearby acreage communities

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

Practice Details





Clinic Logistics

- Clinic hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Lunch break: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Shared physician coverage model: alternating presence, 2–3 clinic days per week, flexibility for virtual care days
- Opportunity for limited 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 – approx. 1–5 inpatient days per 12‑week rotation, depending on interest and availability
- Participation in shared Doctor‑of‑the‑Day responsibilities
- Cross‑coverage among physicians to support scheduling flexibility and time away

Practice Environment

- Flexible scheduling structure, including part‑time 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

- 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

- Supported through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model or Fee‑for‑Service (FFS)
- Estimated annual income range: $250,000 – $400,000 depending on FTE and schedule preferences
- Income varies based on clinic days worked, participation in hospital rotations, and optional additional services
- Overhead: typical Nelson clinics range approx. 25–30%

Eligibility Requirements

- 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 available to assist with CPSBC licensing processes and regional onboarding coordination where needed

Benefits and Incentives

- Vacation leave – open for discussion
- Possible additional remuneration via Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including a retention premium (11.34%) and retention flat fee ($17,574)
- Relocation funding: $9,000 – $15,000
- Recruitment incentive: $15,000
- Rural CME: up to $4,840 per year after 4 years in practice, prorated for years 1–3
- Hospital coverage stipends
- Relocation support may be available; eligibility depends on individual scope and appointment structure

Contact & Application Instructions

To learn more or express interest, 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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