Family Physician - Care of the Elderly

Job Description

Nova Scotia Health seeks a Family Physician with Certificates of Added Competencies (CACs) in Care of the Elderly (COE) to work with other family physicians, colleagues from other specialties, and other care providers to increase the capacity for the provision of care to older adults within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality through direct patient care, consultations, peer support, and education. The successful candidate is a system leader and champion in their community.

Candidates must be able to commute independently to a variety of care settings served by this service; care is provided in all care settings in the area including hospital, home, long-term care, and assisted living residences. The physician works closely with the senior care team and provides liaison with the Eastern Zone Geriatrician(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level patient care and consultation for issues commonly seen in older adults that affect health, physical and cognitive function, and independence
• Support peer-to-peer education/consulting.  Working with the primary care team to enhance continuity and capacity for comprehensive care in the practice and community
• Lead or act as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team - Long Term Care – advance Care by Design approach (Medical Directors)
• Provide leadership and education related to health care of the older adults to multiple levels of learners
• Work in hospital settings as a consultant or as the most responsible physician (e.g., rehabilitation, acute care, post-acute hospital facility, emergency room)
• Work in partnership with service providers (EHS, CC) and government authorities as appropriate - Hospital at Home (hospital avoidance strategies)
• Participate in research to advance the field of health care for the older adults

Expected Hours

• Part time, permanent

Remuneration

• as per the Physician Agreement - Doctors Nova Scotia

Incentives 

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia.

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Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, and more!

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Qualifications

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Certificate of Added Competencies in Care of the Elderly (COE) required
• Evidence of insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

Community Details

Failte (that's "welcome", for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)!

Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the world's largest fiddle, Sydney will be sure to charm you! Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself, here! It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world-famous Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisburg, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck, and 6 amazing golf courses! You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops, restaurants, services, entertainment and amenities. In addition, the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University.

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and you're never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the region's first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf - all in an almost unreal beauty.

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.