Locum - Family Medicine - Halifax
Locum - Family Medicine - Halifax
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Job Description
The Mentor Clinic is seeking a family physician to provide locum coverage from May 2026 to mid June 2026.
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 $1200 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 $1500 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.
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
Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia and the largest city in eastern Canada. As such its the regions intellectual educational cultural economic and health care hub. Halifax is home to eight universities and colleges national and international corporate offices and every urban lifestyle attraction a resident or visitor could desire. A safe and lively city Halifax is where a diversity of people gather to work eat drink shop and celebrate.
Central Halifax is characterized by a mix of historic and modern architecture reflecting the citys evolution over centuries. The Citadel a starshaped fortress perched on Citadel Hill stands as a symbol of Halifaxs military history and offers panoramic views of the city and Halifax Harbour. At the foot of the citys downtown where it meets the harbour the waterfront boardwalk is an urban pedestrian playground of restaurants pubs shops cafes public art beer gardens and historic sites.
Downtown Halifax is a compact lively and historic destination featuring a blend of shops restaurants and entertainment venues. The citys streets come alive with festivals street performers and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the warmth of its residents. The city is home to numerous galleries theatres and live music venues making it a cultural haven for both residents and visitors.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
