Family Medicine - Pictou - Pictou West Health Care Centre

Full time

Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)

Zone: Northern Zone

Specialization: Family Practice

Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine

Incentive Programs Available: Yes

Compensation: CAD 375,000 - CAD 400,000 - yearly

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 isvaluedand your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Join an established collaborative family practice in Pictou, working alongside physicians, NPs, nurses, social workers, allied health to provide primary care to the community. Pictou West Health Care Centre offers family medicine office-based care, with opportunities for Hospitalist, Emergency, OR Assist, Long Term Care, and Teaching nearby at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital.

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

partake in continuing medical education (CME) andprofessional development opportunities

participate in teaching of medical learners

Expected Hours

Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

weekly hours: 37.5 hours

46/52 weeks per year

Remuneration

Longitudinal Family Medicine(LFM) contract approximately391,138.38CAD

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





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.

The Pictou West Health Centre is home to Nova Scotia Health services and programs including Pictou West Collaborative Practice and satellite offices for the One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre, Seniors Clinic and Continuing Care.

Situated on the picturesque shores of Pictou Harbour, Pictou is a historic town that exudes maritime charm and a continued connection to its Scottish heritage. Pictou is visibly rich in history, with its waterfront line by well-preserved Victorian buildings. The waterfront area provides a scenic backdrop for leisurely strolls, offering views of fishing boats, historic vessels, and the iconic Pictou Lighthouse. The downtown area is characterized by quaint shops, artgalleriesand restaurants near the water.

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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