Job Description

Job Summary

Job Title:

Physician, Long Term Care

Work Site:

Richmond Long Term Care Initiative (LTCI), Multiple Locations

Status:

Permanent Part-Time

Start Date:

December 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as a Physician, Long Term Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Richmond Long Term Care Initiative (LTCI) is looking for a physician to join the LTC team. LTC Richmond physicians are a part of a collegial network of LTC physicians, in addition to their on-site teams (physicians, nursing & allied health, operations with on-site medical coordinator).

The Richmond Division of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health LTC Richmond work collaboratively to ensure LTC physicians are well supported with onsite and off site:

• resources
• consultative services
• after hours call support
• peer mentorship
• continued learning
• compensation and more

Upon applying and expressing interest in working in Richmond LTC, a member of the team will contact you to offer an orientation to working in Richmond LTC and as well as a tour of Richmond’s recruiting LTC homes.

For additional information about working in Richmond LTC, visit the Richmond Division of Family Practice website - click on “Work in Richmond Healthcare” and navigate your way to “Long-Term Care Homes”.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• MSP Enrolled
• Richmond Division of Family Practice Member
• WorkSafeBC Registered

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.