Family Medicine - Bridgewater

Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Job Description Bridgewater is seeking full-time and part-time family physicians. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in areas of personal interest such as local walk-in after hour clinics, inpatient rotation at South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH), low risk obstetrics, nursing homes, leadership roles, and surgical assist. This is a full scope practice providing care for patients at all stages of life. A new collaborative family medicine practice is being built to serve the community of Bridgewater and surrounding area. Responsibilities ensure the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness be accountable for appropriate workload and practice continuum of patient care with health care providers within your practice and/or community provide care and coordination of community-based care, secondary and tertiary level heath care build to capacity within the first two years operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority work toward same day or next day access for the practice population work in collaboration with other team members in the practice to best suit the community’s health needs work with other providers to provide after-hours access and emergency coverage when required participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members Expected Hours permanent, full or part time available Remuneration Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model or a Fee for Service payment model. Incentives Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. View Incentive Details Here Benefits Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more! Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information 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 Hugging the scenic LaHave River, Bridgewater is a picturesque town known for its community spirit, historic charm and riverfront beauty. Bridgewater serves as a hub for shopping, culture and outdoor recreation in the South Shore region. The town’s riverfront downtown features a mix of well-preserved historic architecture and modern amenities, with local shops, cafes and boutiques creating a vibrant atmosphere. Bridgewater - More than Medicine 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: Western Zone Specialization: Family Practice Opportunity: Permanent Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine Incentive Programs Available: Yes Compensation: CAD 350000 - CAD 400000 - yearly

The physician will provide comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and coordinate care across community, secondary, and tertiary levels. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records in an EMR, participating in quality improvement, and collaborating with team members to ensure accessible care.

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.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • EMR grants • Funded locum coverage • CME funding • Parental leave • Physician advisors

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• Family medicine
• Primary health care
• Inpatient care
• Obstetrics
• Surgical assist
• Electronic medical record (EMR)
• Quality improvement
• Patient coordination
• Emergency coverage
• Team collaboration
• Quality Improvement
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Nursing Homes
• Certified Family Practice Coder
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Continuing Care
• Electronic Medical Record
• Family Medicine
• Leadership
• Obstetrics And Gynaecology
• Healing
• Primary Health Care
• Surgical Assist
• Coordinating

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Family Medicine Physician
• Family / General Practitioner
• Generalist Medical Practitioners
• Family Medicine Physicians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week