Locum - Family Medicine - Dartmouth

Company Description

Woodlawn Medical Clinic offers a fantastic opportunity at its professionally managed facility. This modern clinic is centrally located, just a short drive from downtown Dartmouth and a comfortable commute from Halifax. It is a large, beautiful, and well-maintained collaborative practice, featuring family physicians, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, and specialists on-site. The clinic also boasts a large procedure room, providing enhanced capabilities for patient care. With professional management and friendly administrative staff, it offers a supportive environment that ensures a seamless experience for both physicians and patients.

Job Description

Woodlawn Medical Clinic is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for the following dates:

July 6th-17th

August 10th-25th

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

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.  

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.