Full-Time Rural Emergency Physician - Primary Care Options

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Churchover; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs available

Opportunity to mentor medical residents

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time emergency physician who will also provide comprehensive primary care. This role involves examining patients, ordering tests, advising on health promotion, and collaborating with other medical practitioners. Located in a rural community near the beautiful South Shore, this position offers a fulfilling lifestyle, strong professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity within the workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed medical doctor with experience in emergency medicine.
• Experience in family practice is desirable.
• Strong communication and patient advocacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and take their histories.
• Order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
• Advise patients on health care and disease prevention.
• Consult and refer to other medical practitioners.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.

Skills

Patient examination

Diagnostic tests ordering

Patient health promotion

Consulting with medical practitioners

Medication administration

Education

Medical Doctor (M.D.)

Job description

A major healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time emergency physician who will also provide comprehensive primary care. This role involves examining patients, ordering tests, advising on health promotion, and collaborating with other medical practitioners. Located in a rural community near the beautiful South Shore, this position offers a fulfilling lifestyle, strong professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity within the workforce.