Family Medicine

Job Description

Join a newly renovated collaborative family practice in Westville, working alongside physicians, NPs, nurses, and allied health to provide primary care to the community. Westville Medical Centre offers family medicine office-based care, with opportunities for Hospitalist, Emergency, OR Assist, Long Term Care, and Teaching nearby at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital.

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 approximately391,138.38 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

Westville has evolved into a rural residential community with a mix of amenities that cater to the well-being of its residents. Local shops and services, schools, a library, and a recreation centre are at residents’ service. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby natural attractions, such as the Allan Park, which provides green spaces, walking trails, and recreational facilities for residents to enjoy. The residents of Westville consider themselves to be resilient, determined, passionate, proud people who embrace their roots.  

https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/westville   

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.

Compensation: 375000 to 400000 (CAD) (YEARLY)