Hospitalist Medicine Service - Dartmouth General Hospital

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

Job summary

Dartmouth General Hospital seeks full-time and locum hospitalists for direct patient care and comprehensive clinical responsibilities. This role offers a flexible schedule with competitive remuneration, ideal for medical professionals looking to balance work with community involvement. Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality healthcare in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with CPSNS.
• Specialists must be eligible for RCPSC certification.
• Membership with CMPA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for hospitalist service patients.
• Consult on patient referrals and maintain coordination with interprofessional teams.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical care

Consultations

Patient referrals

Quality improvement

Education

Licensure with CPSNS

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 facilitate your transition 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. The majority of 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 with an expected 15-minute response time.

DGH is an acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency, inpatient and outpatient services, medical, surgical, and critical care, 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 intensive care unit beds. Despite its size, DGH maintains a community feel, fostering personal interactions among health professionals. The facility offers extensive outpatient services, outreach programs, medical diagnostics, and a comprehensive 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 counselling

To learn more about DGH, view this short video.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for hospitalist service patients at DGH
• Provide comprehensive clinical care, including consultations, patient referrals, and follow-up
• Review all laboratory, imaging, and other reports initiated by the physician
• Notify and consult with patients regarding results in a timely manner
• Coordinate care with the interprofessional team through meetings and reviews
• Maintain a commitment to high-quality care and ongoing competence
• Participate in quality improvement processes, patient safety, and practice audits
• Attend site-based physician meetings as outlined by the department head

Expected Hours

• Flexible schedule: full-time or part-time, with typical full-time schedules being 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

• 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 offers a charming community atmosphere across the harbor from Halifax, with a vibrant urban energy. Practicing medicine here allows for a balanced professional and personal life, with strong community involvement and team-based care.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workforce, welcoming Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are encouraged to self-identify under our Employment Equity policy.