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Family Medicine - Bridgewater
Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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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 Bridgewater is seeking full-time and part-time Family Physicians interested in a diverse, full-scope practice that includes providing satellite services to the community of Caledonia in North Queens at least one day per week. Join an established collaborative family practice working alongside physicians, NPs, nurses, social workers to provide primary care to the community. In addition to incorporating patient care in Caledonia, you can broaden you practice with opportunities to pursue areas of personal and professional interest, including hospitalist rotations at South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH), low-risk obstetrics, teaching medical students and FM residents, nursing home care, and leadership roles. A new collaborative family medicine practice is being built to serve the community of Bridgewater and surrounding area. [South Shore Regional Hospital](https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/south-shore-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 * comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and professional standards of Nova Scotia Health * partake in continuing medical education (CME), professional development opportunities and teaching (if applicable) Expected Hours * Full-time Equivalency: 0.5 FTE * weekly hours: 19 * call schedule: associated with hospitalist and low-risk obstetrics * 46/52 weeks per year Remuneration * Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) contract approximately $188,000 - $200,00 CAD * family physicians in Nova Scotia are compensated based on the [LFM payment model](https://doctorsns.com/contract-and-support/physician-agreement/programs-funding/LFM) [or Fee for Service (FFS)](http://doctorsns.com/contract-and-support/physician-agreement/programs-funding/LFM) 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](https://nshdocs.morethanmedicine.ca/physician-and-surgeon-incentives) 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](https://www.doctorsns.com/) for more information. Province of Nova Scotia offers [funded locum coverage](https://msi.medavie.bluecross.ca/locum-registration/) and the [Physician Retirement Fund](https://msi.medavie.bluecross.ca/physician-retirement-fund/) matching program. Qualifications * all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the [College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia](https://cpsns.ns.ca/) (CPSNS) * all applicants must be eligible for certification with the [College of Family Physicians of Canada](https://www.cfpc.ca/en/home) (CFPC) * membership with the [Canadian Medical Protective Association](https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/home) (CMPA) Additional Information Community Details Hugging the scenic LaHave River, Bridgewater is a picturesque town known for its community spirit, historic charm and riverfront beauty. Bridgewater serves as a hub for shopping, culture and outdoor recreation in the South Shore region. The town’s riverfront downtown features a mix of well-preserved historic architecture and modern amenities, with local shops, cafes and boutiques creating a vibrant atmosphere. [Bridgewater](https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/bridgewater) 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.