Short-term Appointment - Family Medicine - Windsor

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Windsor; On-site; CAD 191,511 - 251,289; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Licensing fees covered

Collaborative team support

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Windsor, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Family Physician for a locum position from November 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027. The role offers a competitive daily rate starting at $1,200 with reimbursements for travel expenses. Candidates should have primary care experience and a valid medical license. The practice emphasizes collaborative care with a dedicated family nurse and administrative support, ensuring a patient-centered environment in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid medical license to practice in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in family medicine with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for patients.
• Cover inpatient and nursing home care as needed.
• Assist with chronic disease management.

Skills

Primary care experience

Chronic disease management

Patient education

Education

Medical Degree and Family Medicine Residency

Tools

Med Access EMR

Job description

Short-term Appointment - Family Medicine - Windsor

• Contract
• Expected Hours: Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Zone: Central Zone
• Specialization: Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration: Daily Rate
• Incentive Programs Available: No

Dr. Mark Kazimirski’s family practice provides comprehensive primary care supported by a collaborative and efficient clinic team. The practice uses the Med Access EMR system to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and streamlined documentation. Dr. Kazimirski works closely with a dedicated family practice nurse who assists with patient education, chronic disease management, and preventative care. The clinic also benefits from experienced clerical staff who support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative coordination, helping ensure a well-organized and patient-focused practice environment.

Dr. Mark Kazimirski’s family practice is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for a short term leave of absence fromNovember 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027.

Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

A proud history, vibrant lifestyle and a bright future all combine to make picturesqueWindsor a magnetic visitor destination and a delightful community in which to live and work.

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia at the eastern gate to the famedAnnapolis Valley , Windsor features the benefits of rural living as well as convenient proximity to MetropolitanHalifax .

While quickly gaining renown as "The Birthplace of Hockey", Windsor is also home to historicFort Edward ,the original Sam Slick Days festival, now known as the annual Windsor~West Hants Summer Fest,Howard Dill's Giant Pumpkins, and the internationally-recognizedMermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

Skiing atMartock , golf at theAvon Valley Golf & Country Club , and a host of community events throughout the year add to Windsor's claim that it is perhaps the best place in Nova Scotia in which to live and play!

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.