Family Physician - Long-Term Care | 4 Positions

Family Physician – Long-Term Care | 4 Positions

Competition # VAC0024380

Employment Type Permanent Full Time

Location U.S. Memorial Health Care Centre, St. Lawrence, NL — Eastern Rural Zone

Hours 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations

Start Date Available Immediately

Closing Date Open Until Filled

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone invites applications for four (4) permanent full-time Fee-For-Service Family Physicians to provide Long-Term Care services in St. Lawrence, NL.

The successful candidates will provide comprehensive medical care to long-term care residents, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Physicians are responsible for their own billings to the Medical Care Plan (MCP).

St. Lawrence is a welcoming coastal community on the Burin Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland, known for its warm community spirit and stunning ocean scenery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive medical care to long-term care residents
• Conduct assessments, manage chronic conditions, and provide palliative and end-of-life care
• Participate in on-call coverage as required
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration is Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Fee Schedule. Physicians are responsible for their own billings to MCP.

Available Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for recruitment and retention incentives, subject to applicable terms, conditions, and program availability at the time of offer.

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.