Family Physician - Primary Care

Shapedown BC is a multi-disciplinary, best practice, family-centred healthy living program that provides medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teenagers aged 6-17 years living with obesity or overweight with associated comorbidities.

The Kamloops Public Health Unit Is Seeking 1 Part Time Physician (family Physician Or Pediatrician) To Join The Interior Health Shapedown BC Program On a Sessional Basis. The Physician Will Work As Part Of An Interdisciplinary Team To

review referral letters to ensure children/teenagers meet the eligibility criteria of the program

conduct the medical intake (in-person) with the child/teen including history and full exams

participate in care planning with the program dietitian and mental health professional

write assessment reports to be sent to referring providers

complete post-program discharge reports and participate in meetings as needed with the program team

Administrative support is provided to follow up with referring providers on consults, recent bloodwork, imaging, diagnostic results and support the team where needed.

Time Commitment

1 day (7 hours) per week, up to 32 weeks/year

Intakes are booked on Thursdays. Weeks of coverage are flexible and can be scheduled to accommodate other commitments

Clinic closes over Christmas and a few weeks in the summer

Compensation

Sessional rate to cover for medical intakes and administrative tasks, with in person physical exam portion billable through MSP for pediatricians or as sessional rate for family physicians #J-18808-Ljbffr