Family Medicine

Job Description

Join a new collaborative family practice in Yarmouth, currently under development on Water Street and expected to open in fall 2027. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of collaborative care and build a team to support the evolving healthcare needs of the community. Work alongside multiple physicians, NPs, nurses, social worker, dietitian and a practice facilitator to provide primary care to the community. Yarmouth & Area Family Health Centre will offer a procedure room, with planning to create ample room to support medical learners. Hospital work and emergency medicine opportunities are located at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital only minutes away. This clinic is located in the downtown core and has a full life span patient population. Patients may be from an existing panel and the Need a Family Practice Registry.

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 FTE
• weekly hours: 40 hours per week
• call schedule: not applicable
• 46/52 weeks per year

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

Facility Information

Yarmouth & Area Family Health Centre in Yarmouth will be a turnkey practice operated by Nova Scotia Health. The clinic will provide ongoing primary care to its registered patients, offering physicians the opportunity to focus on continuity of care within a stable, well-supported practice environment and is located in the downtown core of Yarmouth Nova Scotia.

Community Details

Acadian culture and life by the sea intersect in the Town of Yarmouth, located on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. From the grand sea captains’ homes that line the streets and fishing boats in the harbour, to the fresh seafood served up at local restaurants and the lively waterfront, Yarmouth is a quintessential seaside town. Yarmouth offers a blend of historical charm, coastal beauty and a welcoming community spirit. The town’s proximity to the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean provides residents with access to scenic coastal landscapes and outdoor activities.  

https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/yarmouth  

Learn more about Yarmouth in Southwest, Nova Scotia  here!

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: 365,000