Emergency Medicine Physician

Overview

Requisition ID: 117328 Opportunity Type: Locum Estimated Annual Salary: 300,000 - 350,000 Type of Remuneration: Hourly Rate For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact Physician.Resources@novascotia.ca About This Opportunity St. Martha's Regional Hospital (SMRH), Antigonish, is seeking an emergency medicine physician to join their team. Permanent, full-time/part-time and short-term/locum opportunities exist. There is opportunity to engage in research and/or teaching positions with Dalhousie University, as well as local simulation-based learning and mentoring opportunities, should that be of interest. SMRH is approximately two hours from the region's tertiary care pediatric facility, the IWK Health Centre, which provides neonatal support. This facility serves a population of nearly 60,000 from Antigonish, Guysborough, and surrounding communities. It is classified as a Level 2 Emergency Dept and has 8 beds, plus an observation area with 15 beds. Responsibilities

Duties include full scope of practice as an emergency physician providing care to patients within the eastern zone. The physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head for Emergency Medicine for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Expected Hours

full-time part-time locum various shifts available each month Qualifications

eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC); or eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) ATLS, ACLS, PALS and advanced airway training are required Community Details

The Town of Antigonish is a family-friendly, creative, university community where the hospital is an easy walk or cycle away from the town centre. Housing is affordable. The County of Antigonish surrounds the town and offers a wide range of affordable housing with access to natural beauty, markets, and local foods. Antigonish provides extensive recreational and cultural opportunities, including university facilities, arts and theatre events, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Halifax, Cape Breton, New Brunswick, PEI, and various festivals are accessible for weekend or day trips. The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is about a 1 hour 45 minute drive away. To learn more about St. Martha's Regional Hospital view the video below from the staff and physicians who work at St. Martha's: St. Martha's Regional Hospital Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. Nova Scotia offers team-based care and opportunities to consult with peers within a connected health system. Your practice of medicine and your life can be richer here.

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