Hospitalist Medicine Specialist

4 weeks ago


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

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Hospitalist Medicine Specialist to join our team at the QEII Health Sciences Center in Halifax. As a Hospitalist Medicine Specialist, you will provide direct inpatient care for patients admitted to the QEII, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities
  • Provide a full range of clinical care inpatient care, in keeping with the Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine's Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine
  • Most responsible physician (MRP) coverage for admitted patients, ensuring all laboratory, imaging consultation and other reports are received and reviewed daily
  • Equitable participation in after-hours call coverage
  • Participation in daily flow discussions
  • Embrace the Home First Philosophy of NS Health in efficient discharge planning with focus on expected length of stay with patient/caregivers at time of admission
  • Participate in HMS quality improvement, operational and research initiatives
  • Attend site-based physician meetings
  • Demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest quality care and maintenance of competence
  • Demonstrate an interest in teaching, as HMS is an established core teaching service with Dalhousie Family Medicine
Expected Hours
  • Full time (2 weeks per month) or part time (variable)
  • Schedule is flexible
  • Equitable participation in weekend call (minimum 1:4 for full time)
  • Equitable participation in night call (minimum 1-2 nights per week covered)
Qualifications
  • All applications must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
  • All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
  • All applicants must have membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
  • Active with admitting privileges at QEII site via NSH Credentialing Committee
  • All applicants must have up-to-date ACLS certification
  • Membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine, Canadian Chapter is encouraged
  • Academic teaching appointment with Dalhousie University is an asset

Interested physicians should submit their letter of interest and CV to Dr. Adrian Gholami and Dr. Mandy Irwin.



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