The community of Amherst is seeking a 0.6 FTE physician to join the Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) to work within a collaborative inter-professional clinical team, providing evidence-informed Addiction Medicine care and in an outpatient setting.
Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Responsibilities
Expected Hours
In-person daytime office-based Addiction Medicine care including virtual care as required; patient contact by physician during normal office hours; case management and care coordination with referring clinicians and appropriate Mental Health and Addiction Program services. This FTE could be shared among more than one physician.
Remuneration
Incentives
Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more!
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Amherst Recovery Support Centre
Amherst Recovery Support Centre
Qualifications
Community Details
Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland County, Amherst is located nearly on Nova Scotia's border with New Brunswick, making it a getaway to both provinces. A welcoming town known for its friendly community spirit and historic charm, Amherst's downtown is characterized by historic architecture, quaint shops and locally owned businesses. Stately Victorian homes line the town's streets, with some restored and transformed into inns, bed and breakfasts, or guest homes.
Practicing in Nova Scotia
Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
Building a Diverse Workforce
The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.