Associate Physician

4 weeks ago

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Physician to join our Hospitalist Program in the Northern Zone of Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our medical team, you will provide primary clinical care to patients and assist in the provision of care under the authority of the Program Director and Preceptor.

The successful candidate will have postgraduate training and independent practice in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, and meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License to act as an Associate Physician from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). They will also have a strong command of written and spoken English, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The Hospitalist Program is a 2-year competency-based training and assessment program that will provide a pathway for Associate Physicians to obtain a Restricted license as Physician Hospitalist and the Most Responsible Physician (MRP). The program includes direct and indirect supervision, a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Practice, and participation in on-call responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes a culture of excellence. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Clinical Responsibilities
  • Function as a member of the team at the level of a PGY2 or PGY3
  • Participate in a directed continuing professional development (CPD) program, focused on enhancing competencies related to the Hospitalist scope of practice
  • Undergo CPSNS-directed supervision under a preceptorship model of skill development and assessment
  • Make regular rounds with their Preceptor and liaise with nurses, attending staff, crisis workers and other members of the health care team in the development and management of the overall patient care plan
  • Manage the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders on charts and responding to emergencies, in consultation with the Preceptor and attending staff
  • Manage new admissions, transfer of care opportunities and discharges
  • Perform assessments and examinations within the scope of his/her demonstrated competence and privileges and according to established policies and protocols
  • Perform and document admission history, progress notes, discharge summaries, consultation notes, reports etc
  • Communicate with patients, families, referring and family Physicians concerning patient management plans
  • Arrange consultation with other departments for care and investigation and follow through on investigations and arrange follow-up and outpatient visits
  • Attend educational sessions and rounds as time permits as well as monthly departmental meetings
  • Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of at least 50 hours per year
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities of the service
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will have a strong command of written and spoken English, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have postgraduate training and independent practice in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, and meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License to act as an Associate Physician from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). They will also have a good command of written and spoken English, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • long assignment, full-time position, 96 hrs bi-weekly (24 months)
Compensation and Benefits

$51.66 - $65.81 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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