Family Physician - Private Clinic

A unique 6-month opportunity is available for a family physician to provide maternity leave coverage in the beautiful rural community of Princeton, BC. This is a full-scope family practice with 24-hour emergency coverage (1-in-6 rotation). The position is ideal for new grads or experienced physicians looking for flexible, high-reward work without a long-term contract commitment.

Practice Details

• Solo physician panel of ~500 well-managed patients
• EMR: Med Access
• Support from experienced MOAs and a Primary Care Network team including RN, social worker, and physiotherapist
• 1-in-6 24h ER shifts with excellent nursing support and strong physician backup culture (average 16–18 patients per shift)
• Inpatient rounding is minimal (average 1 admitted patient per week)
• Long-term care panel of 6–8 patients
• Overhead paid out of locum’s earnings
• No hospital rounds unless you have an inpatient
• Locum responsible for housing (assistance available with finding rental accommodation)

Compensation

• Estimated total earnings: $350,000+ for 6 months
• Includes full MSP billings, 15.23% rural uplift, and rural longitudinal bonuses
• Full income goes to locum—100% take-home
• Based on 2–3 clinic days/week plus ER call
• Additional income potential if choosing to work more

Community

Princeton is a warm and welcoming community surrounded by nature, with easy access to hiking, skiing, and lakes. Located just 3 hours from Vancouver and 1.25 hours from Penticton, it offers rural living with urban proximity.

Ideal Candidate

• Confident in rural family practice and emergency care
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• Interested in gaining broad experience in a supportive rural setting