Family Physician

Job Description

Timberlea Medical Centre is seeking a family physician to join its established and collaborative team. The incoming physician will provide comprehensive primary care services to a rostered patient population, with the opportunity to build and expand their panel.

The role includes participation in a team-based care model, working closely with physicians, a nurse practitioner, and nursing staff to support patient care. Physicians have access to a dedicated procedure room for minor in-office procedures, as well as internal referral options within the Ravines network for specialized services.

Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no required call schedule. There is flexibility for physicians who wish to offer extended hours or additional services. The clinic uses TELUS Med Access as its electronic medical record system.

This opportunity is well-suited for a physician seeking a flexible practice model, with options for full-time or near full-time (0.8 FTE or greater) engagement in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Highlights

• Collaborative, team-based care environment with regular case discussions
• Established patient panel with opportunity for growth
• Dedicated procedure room with full equipment and sterilization support
• Internal referral network within the Ravines Medical Group
• No call requirement; regular weekday clinic hours
• Flexible scheduling options, including potential for extended hours
• Supportive operational structure with centralized locum coverage

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures;

• Advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention
• Consultation and referral to other medical practitioners
• Act as a patient’s advocate
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirements

Expected Hours

• To be discussed with clinic 

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

Timberlea is a beautiful oceanside community about 30 minutes outside downtown Halifax. This area has lovely shops, strip malls, a library, and many more amenities. There are beautiful beaches nearby.

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.  
 

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.