Hospitalist Medicine Service - Halifax

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityHalifax, NS, CA

18 days ago

Job description

Requisition ID : 127154

Opportunity Type : Locum to Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary : 250,000 - 300,000

Type of Remuneration : Daily Rate

For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact [email protected]

About This Opportunity

The Hospitalist Medicine Service (HMS) at the QEII Health Sciences Center in Halifax is seeking hospitalists to join our team. The QEII functions as community hospital for Halifax and the tertiary / quaternary care center for Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces. The HMS covers 118 beds at the QEII across both the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General sites, with future expansion expected. There is opportunity for part-time and full-time positions, effective immediately. Remuneration is daily provincial rate; night call is via stipend and facility-on-call fee.

HMS offers a team approach to inpatient care. We seek hospitalists who will model excellence in general medical care, have superb communication skills with patients and families, and who work well in team settings.

Responsibilities

Provide direct inpatient care for patients admitted to the HMS, QEII
Provide a full range of clinical care inpatient care, in keeping with the Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine’s Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine
Most responsible physician (MRP) coverage for admitted patients, ensuring all laboratory, imaging consultation and other reports are received and reviewed daily
Equitable participation in after-hours call coverage
Participation in daily flow discussions
Embrace the Home First Philosophy of NS Health in efficient discharge planning with focus on expected length of stay with patient / caregivers at time of admission
Participate in HMS quality improvement, operational and research initiatives
Attend site-based physician meetings
Demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest quality care and maintenance of competence
Demonstrate an interest in teaching, as HMS is an established core teaching service with Dalhousie Family Medicine

Expected Hours

Full time (2 weeks per month) or part time (variable)

Schedule is flexible

Equitable participation in weekend call (minimum 1 : 4 for full time)

Equitable participation in night call (minimum 1-2 nights per week covered)

Qualifications

all applications must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS); all specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

all applicants must have membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

active with admitting privileges at QEII site via NSH Credentialing Committee

all applicants must have up to date ACLS certification

membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine, Canadian Chapter is encouraged

academic teaching appointment with Dalhousie University is an asset

Interested physicians should send their letter of interest and CV to Dr. Adrian Gholami ([email protected]) and Dr. Mandy Irwin ([email protected]).

Community Details

Halifax , the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbors.

Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to visit, no matter what a visitor is looking for : see for yourself in this video !

Nature lovers will find sandy beaches, beautiful gardens, and hiking, birding, and beachcombing. Urbanites can enjoy the symphony, live theater, art galleries, and museums, along with a lively nightlife that includes brewpubs and a great culinary scene.

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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.