Locum - Family Medicine - Barrington Passage

Barrington Passage is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage during a period of active recruitment.

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 $1200 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 $1500) 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.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
• All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).

Community Details:

The Municipality of the District of Barrington is made up of many small coastal communities and includes the beautiful and remote Cape Sable Island located on the southernmost tip in Nova Scotia. You'll also discover fantastic outdoor adventure, beautiful white sand beaches, historic lighthouses, and one of the best birding destinations in Eastern Canada.

Uncover the historic charm and mysterious past of the area by visiting one of the many cultural and historic museums.

Yarmouth is located at the southwestern most tip of Nova Scotia serving a population of approximately 60,000 in three counties. Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lakefront properties in both areas. Yarmouth is the recreational, entertainment, and shopping hub of the southwest area. There is so much to enjoy about the Southwestern end of Nova Scotia including a unique and storied Acadian French history and beaches that take your breath away! Yarmouth is also connected to the United States through an international ferry service in the summer months. Our enviable combination of urban amenities and rural natural beauty offers an excellent quality of life for the people that live here in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia offers the medical professional opportunities found in larger cities while maintaining a work-life balance in livable, walkable, and affordable communities.

For more details on living and practicing in Yarmouth, please watch the "Why Practice in South West Nova Scotia" and "Edge of Everywhere" videos and visit the Town of Yarmouth and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.

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Employment Type: Contract

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