The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive ongoing medical care in collaboration with the Homes Nurse Practitioner physician colleague and interdisciplinary care team. The physician directs treatment based on clinical need and provides guidance to support evidence-informed care as Residents health needs partnership with Residents families and substitute decision-makers the physician helps make sure treatment decisions reflect each Residents goals and preferences.

The role includes weekly on-site rounds participation in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule and attendance at two Pharmacy committee meetings each year.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide primary care to Residents from admission onward with follow-up as their health needs evolve.
- Offer medical guidance to the interdisciplinary team on complex clinical concerns and support conversations with Residents families and substitute decision-makers about goals of care and end-of-life planning.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that support the team in putting evidence-informed practices and provincial long-term care standards into practice.




- Share clinical expertise with staff through informal coaching and education on topics such as geriatric care chronic disease management and palliative care.
- Liaise with specialists and other external healthcare providers to coordinate referrals transitions of care and follow-up.

Qualifications :

- Medical Degree (MD) and current registration/licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia or applicable provincial authority.
- Experience in geriatrics primary care or long-term care settings strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Nova Scotias Continuing Care system and relevant legislation is an asset.
- Demonstrated skill in interprofessional collaboration communication and person-centered care.
- Professional liability insurance as required by Canadian Medical Protective Association.

Compensation

- $5000 annual stipend
- Fee for service billing as per MSI guidelines. The physician is responsible for submitting claims in accordance with Nova Scotia Medical Service Insurance billing rules.

Additional Information :

Application Process

For more information about this prospect or to discuss the role in detail please contact Michele MacKenzie at

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time

📌 EOI Primary Care Physician Mahone Bay
🏢 Nova Scotia Healthcare System
📍 Mahone Bay