Geriatric Medicine Specialist

4 weeks ago


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

Located in a vibrant community, the Geriatrics in Motion team is seeking a full-time physician to join their team. The clinic is situated on the Clayton Park campus of Parkland Retirement Living, and the current team consists of three physicians and a family practice nurse.

The vacancy at this clinic involves taking over a roster of approximately 1 patients. The primary care portion of the role is 0.6, with the remainder servicing retirement living and long-term care residents. Other areas of interest outside of the 0.6 FTE primary care may also be pursued. There is a teaching opportunity available as part of this role, and new physicians would be able to perform procedures such as lumps and bumps on site.

This clinic operates on a cost-sharing model between physicians, with monthly overhead fluctuating based on lease and other costs. The front office staff includes one office manager and two medical administrative assistants.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures; advise patients on healthcare, health promotion, and disease prevention
  • Consultation and referral to other medical practitioners
  • Act as a patient's advocate
  • Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinations
  • Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirements
Expected Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)

Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)



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