Locum - Family Medicine - New Glasgow

Nova Scotia Healthcare System • New Glasgow, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highland Health Home is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for specific dates in August and October 2026. This role involves delivering comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness, working collaboratively with other providers in the clinic for cross coverage and same-day access, and utilizing an electronic medical record (EMR) system for patient documentation.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to patients of all ages and stages of health or illness
• work with other providers in the clinic to provide cross coverage and same day access
• utilize an electronic medical record (EMR) and record all relevant patient details in a provincially approved EMR which is accessible to all collaborating team members

Benefits

• guaranteed daily minimum income of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 or half-day)
• additional shadow billings if above amount is exceeded.
• accommodations up to $300 per night
• travel expenses (including air fare up to $1,500)
• travel time up to 10 hours per week
• licensing fees for College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSNS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior