Family Medicine - Antigonish

Company Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, delivering care through hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Job Description

Join an established turnkey collaborative family practice in Antigonish, working alongside 3 physicians, NPs, family practice nurses, social workers, and allied health to provide primary care to the community. Antigonish MediPlex offers supportive practice in a spacious and conveniently located clinic with opportunities for hospital work, ED, procedures, and teaching residents or medical learners.

The MediPlex is newly turnkey but has been in operations for many years and the administrative staff are incredibly experienced and efficient.  

Patients may come from recently retired physician panels, the registry, or may be taken from the in-house primary care clinic for unattached patients. 

Most patients will have been under provider care fairly recently. 

Flexible full- and part-time opportunities. If you are wishing to practice with a colleague, the clinic has the capacity to welcome several providers.

The clinic is located downtown Antigonish, and only minutes from the Regional Hospital. Physicians enjoy collegial relationships with specialists and other family medicine providers. The clinic is newly updated inside but long-established in the community and with experienced staff who are accustomed to supporting new-to-practice and new-to-system providers.

Responsibilities

• provide comprehensive, full-scope primary health care to practice patients of all ages and stages of health and illness
• maintain timely and accurate patient records using a provincially approved electronic medical record (EMR)
• participate in quality improvement, practice evaluation, and other activities that support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care
• attend regular physician and team meetings
• comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and professional standards of Nova Scotia Health
• partake in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development opportunities 
• participate in teaching of medical learners

Expected Hours

• Full-time Equivalency or Part-time available
• 46/52 weeks per year for full-time, office-based providers

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately [INSERT SALARY RANGE] CAD
• family physicians in Nova Scotia are compensated based on the LFM payment model or Fee for Service (FFS)

Incentives 

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives, relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia. View Incentive Details Here

Benefits 

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package through Doctors Nova Scotia including health and dental, EMR grants, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors. Visit Doctors Nova Scotia for more information. 

Province of Nova Scotia offers funded locum coverage and the Physician Retirement Fund matching program. 

Qualifications

• all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• all applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

Facility Information

The MediPlex has 11 exam rooms, large and bright waiting room, nurses' offices, and staff areas (kitchen/washroom) and a board room. There are currently 3 part-time physician providers there with NPs, FPN, LPN. It has ample, free parking, and is an NSH turnkey, collaborative clinic. 

Community Details

Antigonish is a vibrant town known for its rich heritage and culture, academic prominence, global development connections, and strong community spirit. Its energetic and youthful atmosphere brings cultural events, diverse dining and farm-to-table options, and a dynamic arts and cultural scene to the town. A very welcoming community, Antigonish offers a blend of historic charm, modern amenities and the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes and coastline. Geared to active lifestyles and people seeking all the amenities of urban life, in a cozy sized community.  Learn more about Antigonish here. 

Practicing in Nova Scotia

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. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.

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