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