Family Medicine

Job Description

Join an established collaborative family practice in Liverpool, working alongside eight family physicians, three family practice nurses, one nurse practitioner, one pharmacist, and one social worker, to provide primary care to the community. They are seeking a full-time or part-time family physician interested in a diverse, full-scope practice that includes providing satellite services to the community of Caledonia in North Queens at least one day per week. You would join their collaborative team, consisting of The existing physician team strongly values a comprehensive scope of practice and is keen to welcome an incoming physician who is interested in incorporating hospitalist shifts, emergency department shifts at Queens General Hospital (QGH), and/or nursing home care into their work. The successful candidate will provide office-based comprehensive primary care alongside these additional clinical opportunities.

In this clinic, all team members work collaboratively to provide patient care and hold regular team meetings. The clinic also operates a walk-in service for patients in the community of which the incoming physician is welcome to be part of the rotation. The successful candidate may also participate in teaching medical students and family practice residents from Dalhousie Medical School program based in Liverpool.

Queens General Hospital (QGH) opened its doors to patients in 1949. In 2014, a $16 million modernization of the hospital was complete including the creation of a collaborative health care centre. This upgrade was funded by Queens General Hospital Foundation, community fundraising campaign Keeping Us Strong, Queens Municipality, and the Government of Nova Scotia. Located in Liverpool, QGH is a 22-bed acute care community hospital that offers inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services and programs. 

Queens General 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), professional development opportunities and teaching (if applicable) 

Expected Hours

• permanent, full or part time available

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately$375,000 - $400,000 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

From colonial captains’ homes to scenic seaside parks, privateering history of beaches, Liverpool is a storied coastal community. Liverpool sits on the shores of the Mersey River and the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing a stunning waterfront with historic buildings and fishing boats. 

The downtown area of Liverpool features well-preserved Victorian architecture and a quaint, inviting atmosphere. Peruse the shops and galleries along Main Street, while enjoying local baked treats. Views of Mersey River from downtown parks and trails celebrate Liverpool’s seafaring heritage.  

Liverpool  

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.  

Estimated Annual Salary: 375,000 - 400,000 CAD