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 ideal for physician seeking:
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
This role is open and can be structured as part-time or full-time (approx. 0.5–1.0 FTE) or expanded depending on physician preference.
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.
Lifestyle highlights include:
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
Nelson offers a range of housing options including heritage homes, lakefront properties, family neighbourhoods, and nearby acreage communities throughout the surrounding rural areas.
Nelson is widely recognized for offering a rare blend of cosmopolitan amenities and small-town quality of life.
Practice Details
Practice structure and logistics
Clinic hours typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lunch break 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Shared physician coverage model
Alternating physician presence in clinic
Approximate 2–3 clinic days per week, with flexibility to include a virtual care day
Opportunity for some 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
Approximately 1–5 inpatient days per 12-week rotation, depending on interest and availability
Participation in shared Doctor-of-the-Day responsibilities
Cross-coverage provided among physicians to support scheduling flexibility and time away
Practice environment
Flexible scheduling structure, including part-time practice 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
Physicians work alongside:
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 & Compensation Type
Physicians are supported through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model or Fee-for-Service (FFS), depending on preference and practice structure.
Estimated annual income range:
$250,000 – $400,000 depending on FTE and schedule preferences
This position is well suited to physicians seeking a flexible practice structure with shared responsibilities and opportunities to tailor scope of practice over time.
Income varies based on clinic days worked, participation in hospital rotations, and optional additional services.
Overhead structure:
(To be confirmed — typical Nelson clinics range approx. 25–30%)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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 is available to assist with CPSBC licensing processes and regional onboarding coordination where needed.
Contact & Application Instructions
To learn more or express interest in this opportunity, 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.
Compensation Type
Combination
Estimated Remuneration
$250,000 - $400,000
Physician Overhead
25-30%
Vacation Leave
Open for discussion
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
11.34%
Retention Flat Fee
$17,574
Relocation Funding Available
$$9,000 - 15,000
Recruitment Incentive
$15,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
Physicians practicing in Nelson are typically eligible for Rural Subsidiary Agreement incentives, which may include: Rural Retention Premium Retention Flat Fee Recruitment Incentive Rural CME: max of $4840.00 per year after 4 years in practice (this is professional development/training funding, prorated for years 1, 2 & 3) Hospital coverage stipends Relocation support may be available Eligibility depends on individual scope and appointment structure.
