Hospitalist Cumberland

Cumberland is seeking a full-time Hospitalist.  Join Nova Scotias thriving healthcare ecosystem where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative compassionate care for generations to come.

There is an opportunity for applicants to engage in research and/or have medical teaching positions with Dalhousie University should that be of interest. The current remuneration arrangement is a set daily rate as per the provincial hospitalist agreement with a stipend plus fee-for-service billings for on-call work. Scheduling is flexible. Fulltime is seven full days on seven days off working roughly 24 weeks a year. Part time is anything less (i.e. seven days per month 14 days per month of half days (4.5 hrs/day) seven days per quarter etc.). Overnight call is split amongst the group. 

Responsibilities

• Duties include full scope of practice as a hospitalist providing care to patients within the Northern Zone and participating in call. 
• The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Family Practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice.
• Provide care and coordination of community-based care and secondary and tertiary level health care. 
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. 
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. 

Expected Hours

• Permanent Full-Time
• Part time
• On call

Remuneration

• Remuneration - daily (1545.56 per day as per April 1 2025 of the Physician Agreement)
• Physician Agreement programs and funding Doctors Nova Scotia

Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure cost and difficulty that comes with relocation. 

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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 physician advisors and more!

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Learn more about 

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre 

The Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (CRHCC) is in Upper Nappan on the outskirts of Amherst Nova Scotia. It offers a wide range of programs and services for residents of Amherst and surrounding areas and specialty services for residents of Cumberland County. CRHCC has 46 inpatient beds. It offers a wide range of programs and services including primary and secondary services through in-patient outpatient and satellites.  

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• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). 
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or proof of alternative coverage.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)

Additional Information :

Community Details

Amherst 

Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland County Amherst is located nearly on Nova Scotias border with New Brunswick making it a getaway to both provinces. A welcoming town known for its friendly community spirit and historic charm Amhersts downtown is characterized by historic architecture quaint shops and locally owned businesses. Stately Victorian homes line the towns streets with some restored and transformed into inns bed and breakfasts or guest homes. 

in Nova Scotia

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. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. We are dedicated to equity diversity inclusion and truth and reconciliation and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier more equitable communities across the province. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time