Primary Care Physician Opportunity

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About This Position

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is looking for two dedicated Family Medicine Physicians to become part of a dynamic team comprising 5 Family Physicians, a Nurse Practitioner, and two Family Practice Nurses. This practice offers a full spectrum of medical services catering to patients across all age groups. The clinic features a duty clinic that is accessible to the public by appointment, ensuring comprehensive care.

The clinic is seamlessly integrated with the MedAccess EMR system and is supported by a robust administrative team, including 11 staff members, an Office Manager, and a Clinic Director. Billing assistance is available, along with EMR training if required. Our team consists of 21 healthcare providers working both full-time and part-time, with various specialties available within the clinic.

  • Prenatal Care (by referral)
  • Well Baby clinic (for unattached)
  • Minor procedures (by referral)
  • Psychiatry (by referral)
  • Well Women's clinics (open to public)
  • Cardiology (by referral)
  • ECGs (by referral)
  • Addiction services (3 providers, all addiction, by referral, some self-referral accepted for Opioids)
Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Family Physician include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting patient examinations and documenting medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
  • Providing guidance on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention.
  • Consulting and referring patients to other medical professionals as necessary.
  • Acting as an advocate for patients.
  • Prescribing and administering medications, treatments, inoculations, and vaccinations.
  • Reporting births, deaths, contagious diseases, and other health-related matters in accordance with public health regulations.
Work Schedule

Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications
  • Eligibility for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
  • Eligibility for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
  • Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).


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