Family Physician - Yarmouth - Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility

Job summary

The Family Physician will provide primary care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses for persons in custody. They will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to conduct medical assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Job details

The Family Physician will provide primary care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses for persons in custody. They will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to conduct medical assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. A minimum of 3 years of experience in family medicine or a related field is required.

What you’ll do

The Family Physician will provide primary care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses for persons in custody. They will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to conduct medical assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. A minimum of 3 years of experience in family medicine or a related field is required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primary care
• Clinical assessment
• Chronic disease management
• Acute medical care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Medical documentation
• Patient care
• Correctional healthcare
• Diagnosis
• Treatment planning

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

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