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Family Physician/Low Risk Obstetrics

Northern Health·Terrace, British Columbia

Other·On Site·Posted 3 hours ago
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About the role

Provide broad-scope maternity and family physician care.

Provide low-risk and general prenatal clinic care.

Participate in higher-risk prenatal care in collaboration with the maternity and obstetrical team.

Manage labour and delivery cases through a shared call group.

Provide hospital-based intrapartum care.

Attend cesarean sections as a surgical assist.

Provide postpartum clinic follow-up.

Participate in optional women's wellness, emergency, OAT, low-barrier, or community family medicine services

Position Summary

  • Locum Family Physician – Obstetrics (Terrace, BC) Northern Health is seeking Locum Family Physicians with obstetrical experience to join our collaborative maternity care team in Terrace, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity to practice broad-scope maternity care within a supportive, team-based environment serving a diverse regional population. Locum opportunities are available throughout the year, with flexible scheduling and the opportunity to tailor your practice based on your interests, including clinic, on-call coverage, or a combination of both. Short-term and long-term locum opportunities are available, with income guarantees provided. Travel and accommodation reimbursement may be available through the Rural Locum Programs (Locums for Rural BC). Join a dedicated group of maternity care providers while experiencing the exceptional lifestyle and outdoor recreation opportunities that Northwest British Columbia has to offer. About the Maternity Team Maternity care in Terrace is provided by a collegial group of family physicians and midwives working closely with Obstetrician Gynecologists, experienced obstetrical providers, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. Care is delivered through a combination of structured prenatal clinics and a shared labour and delivery call group. We value open communication, shared learning, and mutual support, with a strong emphasis on safe, team based decision making. Team & Support Includes:
  • A collegial group of family physicians and midwives who routinely consult, debrief, and problem solve together
  • Experienced and dedicated maternity nursing staff
  • Cesarean section backup from Obstetrician Gynecologists and OSS/ESS trained physicians
  • Pediatricians providing regular on call support
  • Anesthesia on call for epidural services
  • Respiratory therapists available 24/7 for NRP and birth support Who We Care For
  • Patients referred by community family physicians (often after ~24 weeks’ gestation)
  • Attached and unattached prenatal patients and post-partum dyads
  • Individuals from a large geographic catchment across northwest British Columbia
  • A mix of low risk pregnancies and patients with increased medical, social, or geographic complexity How the Service Works: Low Risk & General Prenatal Clinic
  • Dedicated maternity nursing team conducts initial prenatal history appointments
  • Weekly prenatal clinic runs Thursdays, typically staffed by two physicians plus learners (we are a UBC ICC site and support a local UBC rural residency program)
  • Physicians who participate in the call group also rotate through prenatal clinic sessions
  • Clinic work is paid at a set hourly sessional rate with no overhead through the Coast Mountain Primary Care Network Higher Risk Prenatal Clinic
  • A separate prenatal clinic provides care for pregnancies deemed higher risk
  • Patients are followed longitudinally by specific designated providers, allowing for continuity and advanced care planning
  • This clinic works closely with the broader maternity and obstetrical team to support safe intrapartum care Labour & Delivery / Hospital Based Care
  • A shared call group manages labours for both low and higher risk obstetrical patients
  • 24 hour call shifts; weekends typically run Friday 08:00 – Monday 08:00
  • Intrapartum care is supported by: o Obstetrician Gynecologists o Experienced obstetrical family physicians and midwives o Dedicated maternity nursing staff
  • Providers attend cesarean sections as surgical assists
  • Local community physicians with longitudinal family practices bill through LFP or fee for service, depending on their clinic model Postpartum Care
  • Postpartum clinic care is available for patients without a primary care provider
  • Follow up is typically to 6 weeks postpartum, with extensions up to 6 months as clinically appropriate Additional Opportunities (Optional)
  • Women’s Wellness Clinic (Tuesdays): contraception, cervical cancer screening, menopause care, and prioritized access for patients requiring pregnancy termination
  • Opportunities to connect with and work within: o OAT clinic o Low barrier care clinic o Emergency Department o Community family medicine practices Facilities
  • Newly opened prenatal/postpartum clinic space featuring: o On site NST machine o On site vaccination capacity (final approvals underway)
  • A new hospital facility (opened November 2024) with: o Spacious birthing and postpartum rooms o Modern obstetrical and surgical equipment Qualfications System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String]

Requirements

Family physician with obstetrical experience. Ability to provide maternity care in a collaborative, team-based environment. Availability for clinic sessions, on-call coverage, or a combination of both. Ability to participate in 24-hour labour and delivery call shifts

  • Family physician training
  • Obstetrical experience
  • On-call coverage
  • Postpartum care
  • Prenatal care
  • Intrapartum care
  • Family medicine
  • Obstetrical care
  • Low-risk obstetrics
  • Labour and delivery management
  • Cesarean section surgical assistance
  • Team-based decision making

Benefits

  • Income guarantees provided
  • Travel reimbursement may be available through the Rural Locum Programs
  • Accommodation reimbursement may be available through the Rural Locum Programs
  • No overhead for clinic work through the Coast Mountain Primary Care Network
  • Supportive, team-based maternity care environment

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Location
Terrace, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
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Northern Health

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