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- Employment type
- Full-time, Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The physician is responsible for providing primary care to patients registered on the Need a Family Practice registry. They must maintain professional standards and quality of practice in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Job details
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come. Job Description Annapolis Valley is looking for physicians to join the Middleton Primary Care Clinic. This clinic provides temporary primary care access to patients registered on the Need a Family Practice registry and living in the area. The clinic provides appointments for people who have an immediate health care need that requires care. Patients can make an appointment with a healthcare provider at the clinic while they continue to remain on the registry to find a family practice. Responsibilities Physician will be responsible to the zone department head of family practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority Expected Hours Flexible hours can be accommodated. Remuneration Sessional hourly rate available. Incentives Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here Benefits Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package through Doctors Nova Scotia including health and dental, EMR grants, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors. Visit Doctors Nova Scotia for more information. Province of Nova Scotia offers funded locum coverage and the Physician Retirement Fund matching program. Qualifications All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Additional Information Community Details Located near the centre of the Annapolis Valley, Middleton - otherwise known as "The Heart of the Valley" - is a scenic town with a population of approximately 2,000. The community values diversity, opportunity, and partnership while serving as a regional centre for business, education, health, and recreation. Discover what it is like to work study, live or play in tranquil Middleton! Middleton is a town with something for everyone. Picture breathtaking views in all seasons, year-round special events, and diverse community groups to match your interests. Community and Economic Development programs provide a wide range of active-living town recreation and business experiences to please everyone. The Annapolis Valley is famous for its beauty, apples - and more recently - its fantastic wines. If you are looking to put down roots, affordable small farms and acreages are plentiful in this area. Practicing in Nova Scotia Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine. Building a Diverse Workforce The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province. Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE) Estimated Annual Salary: To Be Determined Zone: Western Zone Specialization: Family Practice Opportunity: Permanent Type of Remuneration: Other Incentive Programs Available: Yes
What you’ll do
The physician is responsible for providing primary care to patients registered on the Need a Family Practice registry. They must maintain professional standards and quality of practice in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Requirements
Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- EMR grants
- CME funding
- Parental leave
- Physician advisors
- Funded locum coverage
- Physician retirement fund matching program
- Recruitment incentives
- Relocation support
- Site visit reimbursement
Listed skills
- Clinical care · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Primary care
- Patient care
- Clinical practice
- Family medicine
- Medical staff bylaws
- Quality of practice
- Team-based care
- Consultation
- Healthcare delivery
- Compassion
- Reconciliation
- Certified Family Practice Coder
- Economic Development
- Family Medicine
- Innovation
- Primary Care
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Unclassified
- Family / General Practitioner
- Generalist Medical Practitioners
- Family Medicine Physicians
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