Locum - Family Medicine - Bridgewater

Nova Scotia Healthcare System • Bridgewater, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverbend Medical Center is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage from August 17th-28th, 2026. Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for family practices
• Provide inpatient care
• Provide nursing home care
• Provide specialist hospital coverage as requested
• Provide specialist office coverage as requested

Benefits

• Minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day)
• Additional earnings if shadow billings exceed the minimum daily income guarantee
• Reimbursement for travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500)
• Reimbursement for travel time up to 10 hours per week
• CPSNS licensing fees covered
• May claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions

What This Job Offers

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