MDSearch

Primary Care Locum Physician for Northwest Territories

MDSearch  •  Northwest Territories, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


MDSearch is recruiting a CCFP-trained Primary Care Physician to join Inuvik Regional Hospital, the only hospital facility serving the Beaufort-Delta region. This role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centred primary care with flexibility to manage complex and multi-issue visits.
Required Credentials:

  • CCFP

Compensation:

  • Hourly rate (no fee for service).

  • Inuvik includes pay for 2 hours of administration time every week.

Patient Volume & Practice Model:

  • Most appointments are 30 minutes

  • Multi-issue appointments are common

  • Holistic primary care is encouraged

  • Occasional phone appointments, primarily for prescription refills

  • Appointments may be extended to 30 minutes for more complex cases

Schedule & Commitment:

  • Clinic is usually 9am-noon, 1pm-5pm

  • Duration: At 4 or 5 shifts

Benefits
:

  • Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included)

  • Travel stipend up to $2,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik

Locum blocks are typically 1–2 weeks, with longer assignments available

Support:

  • Inuvik includes 2 hours of administration time every week.

Why the Northwest Territories?


Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.


Licensing & Credentialing:
Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions.
The initial licensing & registration fee in the NWT is $383.
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About MDSearch

MDSearch is Canada’s trusted healthcare recruitment partner, specializing in temporary and long-term recruitment of physicians, specialists, psychologists, and nurse practitioners across clinics, hospitals, and other platforms.

With over 20 years of international recruitment experience, we’ve built a vast network of medical professionals across Canada, the U.S., and globally.

We help physicians explore short and long term career options aligned with their personal and professional goals. Employers choose MDSearch for our results-driven process, flexible fee model, and commitment to long-term success.

Whether you’re hiring or exploring new opportunities, we’re here to support your journey—start to finish.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Collingwood, CA
Year Founded
2008
Website
mdsearch.ca
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