Family Medicine

Job Description

Join an established collaborative family practice in Tatamagouche, working alongside physicians, NPs, nurses, social workers, allied health to provide primary care to the community. Tatamagouche Primary Health Care Clinic offers. Springhill Primary Health Care Clinic is an approved LFM Rural Small Site. In addition to Family Medicine Practice, LFM Rural Sites are in a community where additional services other than family medicine are delivered including inpatient coverage, Level 4 ED or Urgent Treatment/Care Centre (UTC/UCC), and long-term care (LTC).

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
• call schedule: Inpatient Only
• 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

Facility Information

Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital  

Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital (LFMH) is a community hospital located in the Village of Tatamagouche. It was originally opened in 1968 and underwent major renovations in 2009 and 2012 to provide care to a population of approximately 6,000. Today, the facility has a collaborative primary care clinic that includes four physicians, one nurse practitioner, and two-family practice nurses. It also has physiotherapy, occupational therapy services, dietetic services, and mental health/social work services.  

https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/lillian-fraser-memorial-hospital  

Community Details

Tatamagouche  

Nestled along the Northumberland Strait in Nova Scotia, Tatamagouche is a seaside village with a bustling waterfront Main Street that’s a magnet for visitors. But here, residents too enjoy the charm of historic buildings, artisan shops, bakery, craft brewery, local eateries, and more. Living in Tatamagouche offers a unique blend of coastal tranquility, community engagement, and a celebration of local heritage, making it an inviting place for those seeking a welcoming and scenic lifestyle.  

https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/tatamagouche  

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: 394000 to 400000 (CAD) (YEARLY)