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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 Adecuado 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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