Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE) Zone: Eastern Zone Specialization: Family Practice Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate Incentive Programs Available: No Company Description Coastal Family Health is a brand-new, modern clinic ideally situated in a convenient location with a wide range of amenities within walking distance, offering both patients and providers a highly accessible and vibrant practice environment. This collaborative family practice is supported by a team of six parttime physicians who work together to provide comprehensive, patientcentered care. The clinic is wellresourced with three highly skilled LPNs, a dedicated social worker on site, and access to a dietician two days per week and a physiotherapist one day per week, enabling a strong interdisciplinary approach to care. A full complement of experienced administrative staff supports clinic operations, ensuring efficient workflow and continuity of care. The practice operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with opportunities to participate in evening clinics for those interested in extended hours. Job Description Coastal Family Health is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for the following dates: April 13-24 - any or all dates excluding weekends July 13-24 Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for halfday), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions. Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the worlds largest fiddle, Sydney will be sure to charm you! Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself, here! It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the worldfamous Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisburg, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck, and 6 amazing golf courses! You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops, restaurants, services, entertainment and amenities. In addition, the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University. Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and youre never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the regions first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf - all in an almost unreal beauty. 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 teambased 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 selfidentify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Locum - Family Medicine - Sydney River