Family Medicine - Amherst - Cumberland Collaborative

Amherst, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$375,000–$400,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

Provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to patients of all ages and stages of health. Participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and the teaching of medical learners within a collaborative team environment.

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 Join a newly constructed collaborative family practice in Amherst, working alongside physicians, NPs, nurses, and allied health to provide primary care to the community. Cumberland Collaborative offers family medicine office-based care, with opportunities for Hospitalist, Emergency, OR Assist, FM OBS, Long Term Care, and Teaching nearby at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Responsibilities provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to practice patients of all ages and stages of health and illness maintain timely and accurate patient records using a provincially approved electronic medical record (EMR) participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and other activities that support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care attend regular physician and team meetings comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and professional standards of Nova Scotia Health partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities participate in teaching of medical learners Expected Hours Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 weekly hours: 37.5 hours 46/52 weeks per year Remuneration Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately $391,138.38 CAD family physicians in Nova Scotia are compensated based on the LFM payment model or Fee for Service (FFS) 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 applicants 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 Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland County, Amherst is located nearly on Nova Scotia’s border with New Brunswick, making it a getaway to both provinces. A welcoming town known for its friendly community spirit and historic charm, Amherst’s downtown is characterized by historic architecture, quaint shops and locally owned businesses. Stately Victorian homes line the town’s streets, with some restored and transformed into inns, bed and breakfasts, or guest homes. https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/amherst 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: 375,000 - 400,000 CAD Zone: Northern Zone Specialization: Family Practice Opportunity: Permanent Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine Incentive Programs Available: Yes Compensation: CAD 375000 - CAD 400000 - yearly

What you’ll do

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.