Hospitalist Medicine Service - Dartmouth General Hospital

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated hospitalists to join their team at a community-focused acute care hospital. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Located in Dartmouth, this position offers a flexible schedule with full-time, locum, and part-time options available. The organization emphasizes a supportive work environment and community involvement, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to balance professional growth with personal fulfillment in a vibrant region.

Benefits

Competitive Incentive Programs

Flexible Schedule

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure with CPSNS is mandatory.
• Specialists must be certified by RCPSC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for hospitalist service.
• Coordinate care with the interprofessional team.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Care

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Quality Improvement

Education

Eligibility for CPSNS Licensure

Certification with RCPSC

Membership with CMPA

Job description

Requisition ID: 35053

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: $250,000 - $300,000

Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate

The Department of Health & Wellness offers competitive incentive programs to help you choose a practice that suits your career goals and assists in transitioning into your new life in Nova Scotia. For more information on these programs and to determine your eligibility, contact Department of Health and Wellness Physician Resources.

This Opportunity

Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) is seeking full-time and locum hospitalists to join their team. Most patients are rostered to our team of 11 hospitalists, with the Internal Medicine Department primarily serving as a consulting service. Hospitalists also cover call for a Quick Response Team (QRT), which attends to emergencies outside of code blue responses, with an expected 15-minute response time.

DGH is an acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency, inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, and critical care services, operating since 1976. Located in Dartmouth, it serves approximately 300,000 people annually from Dartmouth and Halifax Regional Municipality.

The hospital has 187 inpatient beds and 8 ICU beds. Despite its size, DGH maintains a community feel where health professionals interact personally, fostering an optimal work environment and excellent patient care. The facility offers extensive outpatient services, outreach programs, medical diagnostics, and a broad surgical program including general surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, orthopedics, plastic surgery, oral maxillofacial, ophthalmology, vascular, and dentistry.

Services

• Anesthesiology
• Cancer and supportive care
• Respiratory services
• Emergency medicine
• Diagnostic imaging (general radiography, mammography, CT scanning)
• Laboratory services
• Renal dialysis
• Pharmacy
• Medical and surgical units
• Rehabilitation services
• Physiotherapy
• Gynecology
• Occupational therapy
• Volunteer services
• General surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Nutrition and diabetic counseling

To learn more about DGH, view this short video.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for patients admitted to the hospitalist service at DGH.
• Offer a full range of clinical care, including requesting consultations, completing patient referral forms, and follow-up.
• Ensure all laboratory, imaging, and other reports are received and reviewed.
• Notify and consult with patients regarding results in a timely manner.
• Coordinate care with the interprofessional team, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, quality rounds, and reviews.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality care and maintaining competence.
• Participate in quality improvement processes such as patient safety and practice audits.
• Attend site-based physician meetings as outlined by the Department Head.

Expected Hours

• Locum, full-time, or part-time options available.
• Schedule is flexible; typical full-time schedule is two weeks on/two weeks off or one week on/one week off.
• Participate in weekend call (1:4 for full-time).
• Participate in overnight call (2 shifts/month for full-time).

Qualifications

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

Community Details

Known as the City of Lakes, Dartmouth is across the harbor from Halifax, sharing its urban energy and cosmopolitan vibe with its own charm. Learn more through this link.

Physicians practicing in Nova Scotia enjoy fulfilling patient care roles that embrace family life, professional development, and community involvement. The region fosters team-based care, better connections across the healthcare system, and a richer lifestyle. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Our Commitment

The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, prioritizing groups such as Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, and Recent Immigrants. Self-identification is welcome under our Employment Equity policy.