Family Medicine- Bayers Lake Medical

Family Physician Opportunity – Bayers Lake Medical Clinic (Halifax, NS)

Bayers Lake Medical Clinic is seeking two full-time Family Physicians to join our growing, community-focused practice located at 210 Chain Lake Drive in Halifax. Situated within the bustling Bayers Lake retail district—with ample free parking and a Superstore pharmacy onsite—this clinic offers both convenience and an excellent opportunity to build a thriving family practice.

Currently home to one family physician, this privately managed clinic is well-supported by a full-time office assistant, with plans to expand administrative support as more physicians join. An office manager also provides experienced LFM billing support, streamlining administrative processes and ensuring physicians can focus on patient care. The clinic operates on the Accuro EMR.

Each incoming physician will have access to their own dedicated office and exam room, with shared access to a kitchenette, waiting area, and two bathrooms. The clinic located inside a shopping centre and is efficiently designed with functionality and flow in mind, making it an easy environment to step into and get started.

There are no after-hours or call obligations, and physicians enjoy full flexibility in how and when they work. Clinic hours are currently Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but there is flexibility to work evenings, Fridays, or weekends if a physician wishes to do so.

The clinic operates on a flat-rate overhead model, offering cost certainty and simplicity for incoming physicians. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to establish a stable, independent practice in a supportive and well-situated environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures;

• Advise patients on health care, 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

• 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)

Community Details

Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for: see for yourself in this video

Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.

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.