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Hospitalist - Bridgewater
Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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Posted 12 days ago
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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 The South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH), in Bridgewater, is seeking a full-time physician for our Hospitalist program. Our program currently consists of four Hospitalist lines covering 15-18 patients of mixed acuity. This position is 7 days on, and 7 days off, with 8:00 am to 5:00 pm shifts, and call required 2 to 3 nights per week of work. Our site is close knit, provides ample support and a rewarding work experience. The setting for our program is the SSRH, which is a friendly and collegial workplace where everyone actually does know your name. SSRH is a primary and secondary care hospital. It is a designated district trauma centre with medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics and mental health in-patient beds. Located in Bridgewater, SSRH has 85 inpatient beds including medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and mental health units. The modern regional hospital is the cornerstone of Bridgewater’s residents and surrounding community members’ quality of life. [South Shore Regional Hospital | Nova Scotia Health](https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/south-shore-regional-hospital) Responsibilities * Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care * Operate within the [Bylaws and Rules and Regulations](https://nshdocs.morethanmedicine.ca/practicing-medicine-nova-scotia/immigration-compliance-resources) of Nova Scotia Health Authority * Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities * be accountable for appropriate workload and practice Expected Hours * Permanent Full-Time * 7 days on, and 7 days off, with 8:00 am to 5:00 pm shifts * call required 2 to 3 nights per week Remuneration * $1576 per day (8 hours) for the full line with additional remuneration for call * There is an option to cover 1.5 lines at $2,364 per day Incentives Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. *[View Incentive Details Here](https://nshdocs.morethanmedicine.ca/nova-scotia-health-physician-and-surgeon-incentives)* Benefits Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more! Visit [www.doctorsns.com](https://www.doctorsns.com) for more information. Qualifications * All applicants must be eligible for full licensure with the [College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia](https://cpsns.ns.ca/) (CPSNS). * Coverage with the [Canadian Medical Protective Association](https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/home) (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage. * [Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support](https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/acls?language=en_US) (ACLS) * [Basic Cardiac Life Support](https://onlinemedcerts.com/) (BCLS) 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. [Learn more about Bridgewater here!](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.