Physician Assistant - Seeking Experienced Candidates

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Location: Dependent on Successful Incumbent
Department: Various Medical, Surgical and Specialty Areas
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Non-Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities and our growing Physician Assistant program:

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About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking expression of interest from experienced Physician Assistants who may want to explore expanding their careers in Nova Scotia. The future is bright for Physician Assistants in Nova Scotia, where we are broadening our specialties across the Province. We want experienced Physician Assistants from a variety of backgrounds and specialties to assist in nurturing our future talent by offering their invaluable experience to our initiative.

We invite candidates below to answer a few questions about yourself, including your clinical area, interests for the future of your career and what it would take for you to join Nova Scotia Health. After you submit, a Recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss your application and share your experience and interests with senior leaders. When positions are created or arise within your selected specialty and location, you will be contacted for an interview.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

1. 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant
2. Graduate of an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada or the United States
3. Certification through the Physician Assistant’s Certification Council (PACC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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What We Offer

1. Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan, and immigration support

Compensation and Benefits

1. $46.36- $61.60 hourly ($90,402 - # ,120 annually)
2. This position is currently eligible for an additional 2% temporary market adjustment, which is reflected in the above compensation

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact:

Risa Takada, Talent Acquisition Specialist
risa.takada@nshealth.ca