• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Estimated Annual Salary: To Be Determined
• Zone: Eastern Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate
• Incentive Programs Available: No

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

A private Clinic in Antigonish isseeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage September 14th, 2026 to September 25th, 2026. Part time or full-time coverage would be appreciated

• delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
• utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

• guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 or half-day)
• additional shadow billings if above amount is exceeded.
• accommodations up to $300 per night
• travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500)

The Clinic is home to two Family Physicians, supported by experienced clerical staff.



The clinic features two exam rooms, providing a comfortable and functional workspace. There are no call or inpatient responsibilities, allowing for a balanced and predictable workload. The practice is equipped with an established Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring efficient patient care and documentation.

Antigonish is a vibranttown known for its rich Scottish culture, academicprominence, globaldevelopmentconnections,and strong community spirit. Its energetic and youthful atmosphere brings cultural events, diverse diningand farm-to-tableoptionsand a dynamic artsand culturalscene to the town. A very welcoming community,Antigonish offers a blend of historic charm, modernamenitiesand the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding landscapesand coastline. Geared to active lifestyles and peopleseekingall the amenities of urban life, in a cozy sized community.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, career development and community involvement. Thats 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.

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.