Pediatrician - Yarmouth

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Nova Scotia; Presencial; CAD 309.168 - 377.873; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental benefits

CME funding

Relocation incentives

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare institution in Nova Scotia seeks a full-time pediatrician to provide comprehensive care within the Western Zone. The successful candidate will engage in both inpatient and outpatient practice and may also have the opportunity to act as a preceptor for medical students. Competitive compensation of $343,521 annually is offered alongside relocation incentives, including health benefits and CME funding. Join a team dedicated to advancing pediatric health services in the community.

Formación

• Experience in full-scope pediatric practice.
• Ability to provide inpatient and outpatient care.
• Skills in liaising with healthcare staff and committees.

Responsabilidades

• Provide full-scope practice pediatric care to patients.
• Participate in call shifts for patient care.
• Support pediatric care delivery in Western Zone.

Conocimientos

Pediatric care

Consultation skills

Communication

Educación

Medical degree with specialization in pediatrics

Board certification in pediatrics

Descripción del empleo

• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Western Zone
• Type of Remuneration: Alternative Payment Plan (APP) - Specialty
• Incentive Programs Available: Yes

Company Description

Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) is seeking a full‑time pediatrician to join an existing service with two other pediatricians and a fully equipped office that is practice ready. The successful physician will provide consulting care in both inpatient and outpatient practice settings with possible satellite clinics in Shelburne and Digby. There is also an opportunity to work as a preceptor with medical students and residents in addition to offering expertise on pediatric care to various committees. YRH has an affiliation with IWK Children’s Hospital in Halifax which provides travelling sub‑specialty clinics, telehealth grand rounds, and an air transport program.

YRH was founded in 1912 and serves the 60,000 people of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby counties. Located in Yarmouth, YRH has 124 inpatient beds and provides a range of primary and secondary services through in‑patient, outpatient and satellite programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide full‑scope practice pediatric care to patients within Western Zone
• Participate in call shifts
• Support Nova Scotia Health in advancing the delivery of pediatric care by liaising with applicable staff within the zone and province
• Offer consultation support to Western Zone, including day‑time coverage and occasional overnight/weekend coverage
• Be accountable to the patient population in Western Zone by providing clinics and occasional satellite clinics
• Report to the Zone Pediatrics Department Head for professional responsibilities and quality of practice
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health

Remuneration

• Alternate Payment Plan - $343,521 annually with anticipated contractual increases according to the negotiated Physician Agreement plan

Incentives

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