Northern Health·Terrace, British Columbia
Provide inpatient care at Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace, British Columbia.
Work on a week-long rotation providing care to the unattached inpatient service.
Manage assigned inpatients from 0700 to 2200 daily.
Provide overnight call coverage for all inpatients from 2200 to 0700 (approximately two nights per week).
Participate in handover at 0700 every Friday.
Support overflow admissions through a structured rotational process.
Coordinate care for patients who become Alternate Level of Care (ALC) or have extended lengths of stay via shared coverage rota with local clinic physicians.
Collaborate with local community physicians who manage attached patients and assist with overflow coverage
Northern Health is seeking Family Physicians and General Internists interested in providing inpatient care at Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians who enjoy hospital medicine within a well-supported regional referral centre, while experiencing the exceptional lifestyle and outdoor recreation available in Northwest BC. Position Overview Physicians work on a week-long rotation, providing care to the unattached inpatient service. The service is designed to support manageable patient volumes, strong collegial collaboration, and access to specialist consultation when required. Hours of Work & Call Responsibilities Week-long assignments, beginning with handover at 0700 every Friday Responsible for managing assigned inpatients from 0700 to 2200 daily Overnight call coverage for all inpatients from 2200 to 0700, approximately two nights per week Admissions are completed by the Emergency Department physician prior to transfer to the inpatient service Compensation Physicians may choose to bill under either the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) payment model or traditional Fee-for-Service (FFS), depending on individual preference. Compensation can be either LFP or FFS, and may be eligible for additional stipends/top-ups. Physicians considering a permanent move to Terrace may also be eligible for recruitment incentives, relocation assistance, and annual retention payments. Practice Environment One physician covers the unattached inpatient service each week. Three local community physicians manage their own attached patients and assist with overflow coverage when required. Additional features of the service include:
Soft patient cap of approximately 15 inpatients, adjusted based on physician comfort and patient complexity
Structured rotational process for managing overflow admissions
Patients who become Alternate Level of Care (ALC) or have extended lengths of stay may be transferred to local clinic physicians through a shared coverage rota
Strong specialist support and collaborative care environment Specialist & Diagnostic Support Ksyen Regional Hospital offers access to extensive specialist and diagnostic resources, including: Internal Medicine consultation and support for complex medical patients Intensive Care Unit admission support 24/7 coverage in: Anesthesia General Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Psychiatry Dedicated inpatient psychiatry unit Advanced diagnostic imaging including: CT MRI Ultrasound Nuclear Medicine Dates Requiring Coverage: September 25 to October 2, 2026 October 2 to October 9, 2026 October 9 to October 16, 2026 October 23 to October 30, 2026 October 30 to November 6, 2026 November 13 to November 20, 2026 November 27 to December 4, 2026 December 4 to December 11, 2026 December 11 to December 18, 2026 December 18 to December 25, 2026 January 1 to January 8, 2027 Qualfications System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String]
Family Physician or General Internist. Ability to provide inpatient care and manage assigned inpatients on a week-long rotation. Ability to provide overnight call coverage (approximately two nights per week). Ability to work within a collaborative regional referral centre environment
Market context
Family medicine roles in British Columbia are often in steady demand, especially in settings that need collaborative primary care and physicians comfortable with inpatient care. These positions can be competitive because employers look for broad clinical scope, team-based practice, and culturally safe care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm clinic setting, call expectations, and scope before applying.