Locum - Family Medicine - Kentville
Locum - Family Medicine - Kentville
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Job Description
Centennial Collaborative Practice is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage from July 7 to July 18 2025.
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 half-day) 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
In the heart of the Annapolis Valley Kentville is a vibrant town known for its agricultural heritage community events and scenic surroundings. As the largest town in Kings County Kentville serves as a hub for the surrounding communities providing essential services healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
The towns vibrant and charming downtown core features a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities with local shops cafes and restaurants creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Kentville is recognized for its strong sense of community with events like the Apple Blossom Festival drawing residents and visitors from across the province.
The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes including orchards vineyards and the Minas Basin. Residents enjoy Miners Marsh a protected marsh area The Gorge mountain biking park Oakdene Parkfeaturing an impressive natural playground built with materials all found in natureand the Kentville Ravine Nature Trail a picturesque trail winding past streams and a waterfall.
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 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.
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 self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
