Family Medicine Sydney

The community of Sydney is seeking 6 family physicians to join their primary health care team. These are full scope practices providing care for patients at all stages of life. 

Responsibilities

• delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
• participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities
• utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

Expected Hours

• full-time

Remuneration

• $375000 - 400000 CAD
• Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model or a Fee for Service payment model

Incentives 

Eligible physicians may qualify for recruitment incentives relocation support and site visit reimbursement through Nova Scotia Health and the Province of Nova Scotia.

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Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental EMR grants funded locum coverage CME funding parental leave and more!

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Qualifications :

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information :

Community Details

Sydney is a vibrant port city on the edge of the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest municipality in the province of Nova Scotia.  With a population of approximately 115000 Cape Breton Island is known for its rich Celtic culture and stunning scenery. You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We host an array of shops restaurants golf courses entertainment and amenities including an airport with direct flights to Toronto and addition the region remains young diverse and vibrant as it is the home to Cape Breton University the location for the new medical school opening in 2025!

It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world famous Cabot Trail Fortress of Louisbourg the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck and 6 amazing golf courses! 

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time