Family Medicine - Nelson's Place Medical Clinic - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Requisition ID: 115051Opportunity Type: PermanentEstimated Annual Salary: 250,000 - 300,000Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment PlanSite Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit ProgramDepartment of Health & Wellness Incentives:Other Incentives:About This OpportunityNelson’s Place Medical Clinic is seeking a full-time family physician to join this clinic consisting of 3 family physicians, a psychiatrist, and a psychotherapist. The clinic uses the MedAccess electronic medical record (EMR) system and provides evening hours with flexible scheduling based on the physicians availability. This practice is professionally managed and has very experienced administrative staff and offers full billing support to physicians. This vacancy comes with an existing patient roster of approximately 1200-1300 patients.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities 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 preventionConsultation and referral to other medical practitioners’Act as a patient’s advocatePrescribe and administer medications and treatments, inoculations and vaccinationsReport births, deaths, contagious and other diseases as per Nova Scotia Public Health requirementsExpected HoursFull-timeQualificationsEligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)Community DetailsJoin a clinic with a friendly maritime environment across from the Halifax Public Gardens that is central to the best of Halifaxs amenities. It is also within walking distance of three major teaching hospitals (IWK, Victoria General, and Halifax Infirmary).Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotias capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotias east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the worlds 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. 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.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.Quick Apply

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