Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Coordinator | Associate Physician & Physician Assistant Programs who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

This position is flexible within the Interior Health region.

What we offer:  

• An attractive remuneration package 
• Excellent career prospects  
• Employer paid training/education 
• Employer paid vacation  
• Employer paid insurance premiums  
• Extended Health & Dental coverage  
• Work-life balance  
• May be eligible to contribute to Municipal Pension Plan
 
Salary range for the position is $67,861 to $97,550. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:  

The Coordinator provides leadership and expertise in the planning, coordination, and implementation of site-based physician extender models across Interior Health.

The Coordinator works closely with Human Resources, Medical Staff Recruitment, and Medical Affairs to ensure a high level of customer service and satisfaction for candidates as well as Interior Health (IH) medical and administrative leaders.

The Coordinator contributes to strategic improvements in physician extender practice standards and supports culturally safe, customer-focused service delivery. Responsibilities include communicating relevant Interior Health policies (e.g., relocation, reimbursement, credentialing), promoting continuous improvement, and aligning initiatives with the strategic goals of the Medical Strategy & Recruitment team.

What will you work on:

• Provides leadership and coordination the review, development, and continuous improvement of physician extender processes and resources in collaboration with the Manager, Physician Extenders.
• Leads and coordinates physician extender hiring activities, in collaboration with Human Resources and site leadership, including initiating and managing job postings, screening and presenting candidates; arranging interviews, reference checks, and offer letters. Ensures smooth transitions from recruitment to onboarding and ongoing integration within site teams.
• Liaises directly with physician extender candidates through the recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring timely communication and a positive experience.
• Develops and maintains the APPA tracking system and database for recruitment, onboarding, and accreditation activities and prepares regular and ad-hoc reports for management on recruitment and reaccreditation progress, trends, and outcomes.
• Coordinates administrative and operational activities for the APPA team, including managing the general mailbox, preparing and submitting immigration documentation (as applicable), taking meeting minutes, and supporting other administrative functions as required.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with site leadership, physician extender candidates, and community partners such as HealthMatch BC and CPSBC to support effective recruitment, onboarding, and integration.
• Supports quality improvement and standardization initiatives by developing, evaluating, and making continuous improvements to physician extender practice standards and services.
• Provides training, guidance, and interpretation of relevant policies and procedures (such as relocation, scheduling, credentialing, and reimbursement) to medical staff and IH employees.
• Represents the APPA program at regional and department meetings and follows up on action items as required.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Diploma in a related field (bachelor’s degree is preferred).
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a complex environment, preferably with knowledge of recruitment and human resource practices in the healthcare industry.
• CPHR is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective team member with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and to prioritize effectively.
• Flexible and willing to support the team where deemed necessary by the Lead or senior leadership.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.