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Family Medicine - Sheet Harbour Family Medicine Full-time Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE) Zone: Central Zone Specialization: Family Practice Type of Remuneration: Longitudinal Family Medicine Incentive Programs Available: Yes Sheet Harbour Family Practice is a collaborative, community-based family medicine clinic located within Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital , part of Nova Scotia Healths Eastern Shore network. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care in a supportive, hospital-integrated setting with strong administrative and interdisciplinary support. Physicians practice alongside a dedicated team that prioritizes high-quality patient care, continuity, and worklife balance in a close-knit coastal community. Job Description We are seeking a Family Physician to join our established practice in Sheet Harbour. The successful candidate will assume the patient panel of a retiring physician and provide communitybased family medicine within a collegial, wellsupported hospital environment. The role includes clinicbased care, Urgent Treatment Centre coverage, and LongTerm Care support, with all services conveniently located on the same property. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive community family medicine Assume an established patient panel from a retiring physician Provide coverage for the onsite Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Provide LongTerm Care (LTC) coverage at Harbourview Lodge Weekly rounding Participate in a shared call rota Overnight call for UTC/LTC (call volume is extremely low ) Provide occasional evening and afterhours coverage Collaborate with onsite interdisciplinary and allied health provider Expected Hours Clinic hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. As per the LFM contract, physicians can also provide a certain amount of virtual/phone call access for their patients after hours if desired. Occasional evening and afterhours coverage on site Shared overnight call for UTC/LTC (minimal frequency) Practice Highlights Collaborative clinic team including: 3 administrative staff Dedicated team lead LFM billing support Nurse Practitioner Family Practice Nurse One physician currently practicing onsite, with two additional physicians located in the same hospital wing Onsite allied health and support services: Social Work Occupational Therapy Dietitian Addictions Services Fullservice community hospital offering: Diagnostic Imaging and Xray Laboratory services EKG Adult Day Clinic Sexual Health Centre 6 inpatient beds Strong collegial support with integrated hospital and communitybased care Community Details Sheet Harbour is a welcoming coastal community of approximately 3,000 residents , located along Nova Scotias scenic Eastern Shore . Fishing, volunteering, and community involvement are at the heart of local life, creating a strong sense of connection and belonging. The community is ideally situated: Approximately 1 hour to Aberdeen Hospital (New Glasgow) 1 hour to Dartmouth 1 hour to St. Marys Memorial Hospital (Sherbrooke) 1 hour and 20 minutes to Halifax Stanfield International Airport Nestled between the East and West Rivers, Sheet Harbour offers stunning ocean views, access to the 100 Wild Islands , and endless outdoor recreation including boating, kayaking, hiking, and crosscountry skiing. The absence of traffic lights and parking meters adds to the areas relaxed, smalltown charm. Community amenities and activities include: Seaside Festival and Christmas on Main Street Arts and trails associations Community music groups Legion, churches, womens groups, and new wellness facilities Growing pickleball community An active Chamber of Commerce Sheet Harbour is home to a brandnew K12 school with approximately 300 students, offering small class sizes, excellent special education supports, and outstanding facilities including industrial arts spaces, science labs, a band room, and a full kitchen. The community also attracts many newcomers and retirees drawn to its accessible real estate, natural beauty, and high quality of life. Learn More Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital: Sheet Harbour: More Than Medicine Sheet Harbour: The 100 Wild Islands: 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 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. Building a Diverse Workforce The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr