Family Medicine - Cumberland Collaborative

The community of Amherst is seeking a full scope family physician to join their family practice network team at Cumberland Collaborative

Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• ensure delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to practice patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• provide a full scope of services
• inpatient care is preferred, but not a requirement

Expected Hours

• full time 37.5 hours per week
• 46 out of 52 weeks per year

Remuneration

• $375,000 to $400,000 per year
• Remuneration type is either Longitudinal Family Medicine payment model or a Fee for Service payment model.

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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Cumberland Collaborative Health Centre

Cumberland Collaborative Clinic - Nova Scotia Health Home

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

Community Details

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

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Practicing in Nova Scotia

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's 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 Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq 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.