Primary Care Locum Physician for Northwest Territories

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  • Inuvik, NT
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
MDSearch is recruiting a CCFP-trained Primary Care Physician to join Inuvik Regional Hospital, the only hospital facility serving the Beaufort-Delta region. This role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centred primary care with flexibility to manage complex and multi-issue visits.Required Credentials:
  • CCFP
Compensation:
  • Hourly rate (no fee for service).
  • Inuvik includes pay for 2 hours of administration time every week.
Patient Volume & Practice Model:
  • Most appointments are 30 minutes
  • Multi-issue appointments are common
  • Holistic primary care is encouraged
  • Occasional phone appointments, primarily for prescription refills
  • Appointments may be extended to 30 minutes for more complex cases
Schedule & Commitment:
  • Clinic is usually 9am-noon, 1pm-5pm
  • Duration: At 4 or 5 shifts
Benefits:
  • Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included)
  • Travel stipend up to $2,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik
Locum blocks are typically 1–2 weeks, with longer assignments availableSupport:
  • Inuvik includes 2 hours of administration time every week.
Why the Northwest Territories?Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.
Licensing & Credentialing:
Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions. The initial licensing & registration fee in the NWT is $383.

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