Recovery Support Centre/ Opiate Recovery Program, Family Physician - Amherst
On-siteAmherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Family Physician sought for a 0.4 FTE position at the Recovery Support Centre and Opiate Recovery Program in Amherst, NS. Responsibilities include providing support to clients receiving care within the Opiate Recovery Program. Expected Hours: half-day clinics up to 3 times per week with flexibility in clinic days/times; aim to see about 25 patients per 1/2-day clinic; occasional weekly follow-ups. Remuneration via Alternative Payment Plan with deliverables; higher renumeration for physicians holding a Certification of Added Competence in Addiction Medicine. Incentives include relocation support; mentoring and orientation; benefits package with health and dental coverage, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, and physician advisors. All applicants must be eligible for CPSNS licensure and CFPC certification; CMPA membership noted. Nova Scotia Health emphasizes team-based care and a diverse workforce within Amherst and broader provincial health system.
Required Qualifications
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- Ongoing eligibility to practice in Nova Scotia and Canada
- Physician with credentialing for family medicine and addiction medicine considerations as applicable
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