Family Medicine - Yarmouth - Yarmouth & Area Family Health Centre

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Join a new collaborative family practice in Yarmouth, currently under development on Water Street and expected to open in fall 2027. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of collaborative care and build a team to support the evolving healthcare needs of the community. Work alongside multiple physicians, NPs, nurses, social worker, dietitian and a practice facilitator to provide primary care to the community.Yarmouth & Area Family Health Centre will offer a procedure room, with planning to create ample room to support medical learners. Hospital work and emergency medicine opportunities are located at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital only minutes away. This clinic is located in the downtown core and has a full life span patient population. Patients may be from an existing panel and the Need a Family Practice Registry.

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


• partake in continuing medical education (CME) andprofessional development opportunities


• participate in teaching of medical learners

Expected Hours

• Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE


• weekly hours: 40 hours per week


• call schedule: not applicable


• 46/52 weeks per year

Remuneration

• Longitudinal Family Medicine(LFM) contract approximately$375,000 - $400,000CAD

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

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 for more information.

Yarmouth & Area Family Health Centre in Yarmouth will be a turnkey practice operated by Nova Scotia Health. The clinic will provide ongoing primary care to its registered patients, offering physicians the opportunity to focus on continuity of care within a stable, well-supported practice environment and is located in the downtown core of Yarmouth Nova Scotia.

Community Details

Acadian culture and life by the sea intersect in the Town of Yarmouth,locatedon the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. From the grand seacaptains’homesthat line the streets and fishing boats in theharbour, to the fresh seafood served up at local restaurants and the lively waterfront, Yarmouth is aquintessential seaside town.Yarmouth offers a blend of historical charm, coastalbeautyand a welcoming community spirit.The town’s proximity to the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean provides residents with access to scenic coastal landscapes and outdoor activities.

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.

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