Locum Hospitalist Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Halifax
Locum Hospitalist Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Halifax
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Job Description
The Hospitalist working with the Physiatrist and rehabilitation team will provide day-to-day medical management of patients receiving rehabilitative care on the inpatient units.
The Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is an integral part of the Department of Medicine and provides inpatient outpatient outreach and telehealth services for the Nova Scotia Health as well as the Maritime Provinces.
The Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Center is a 66-bed facility with special programs for ABI SCI MSK Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and has excellent interdisciplinary teams that serve as the referral center for the province of Nova Scotia and is in beautiful Halifax Nova Scotia.
The Rehabilitation Centre Site offers a unique team approach to inpatient care where the opinions and knowledge of others is valued; information is exchanged openly and respectfully; problem solving is strong and creative; and communication with patients and their families is effective and thoughtful. The hospitalist is considered the most responsible physician and is accountable for admission daily medical as required and discharges. Our hospitalists strive to model excellence in all areas of responsibilities and have superb communication skills and work well in team settings.
Qualifications :
- All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
- All family physicians must be in good standing with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- All applicants must have membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Additional Information :
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Amra Saric at:
This position will remain open until a full-time Hospitalist has been hired.
Remuneration:
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.
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 :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
