Family Physician – Shared Practice Opportunity

About the role

We are looking for a Family Physician to join a collaborative, shared‑practice environment in Nelson, British Columbia. The position blends rural family medicine with longitudinal primary care, shared inpatient duties, and a rotating Doctor‑of‑the‑Day hospital schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a shared patient panel alongside one other physician.
• Participate in shared inpatient coverage at Kootenay Lake Hospital on a 12‑week rotation.
• Take part in Doctor‑of‑the‑Day responsibilities, ensuring continuous hospital coverage.
• Offer virtual care services, including up to one dedicated virtual care day per week.
• Optionally contribute to a functional‑medicine clinic up to twice weekly.

Required profile

• Board‑certified Family Medicine or General Practice physician.
• Willingness to work in a team‑based, shared‑practice model.
• Flexibility to adjust clinic days (approximately 2–3 per week) and participate in inpatient rotations.
• Interest in optional focused practice areas such as functional medicine.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible scheduling with part‑time or full‑time options (0.5–1.0 FTE).
• Collaborative environment with cross‑coverage support for vacations and leave.
• Access to a modern clinic (9 am–4 pm) with nearby parkade parking.
• Opportunities for leadership involvement and practice development.
• Living in Nelson – a vibrant lakeside mountain community with outdoor recreation, arts, and quality schools.