Family Physician – Sussex, Saint John (BH-48)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Our client is actively seeking a permanent full-time Family Physician for the Town of Sussex, New Brunswick, part of the Saint John area.

Family Medicine physicians are encouraged to be part of the Family Medicine teaching program affiliated with Dalhousie University Medical School and Memorial University Medical School postgraduate program and teaching in the undergraduate program at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick. Information regarding faculty appointments is available upon request. Physicians are also encouraged to be part of the research program.

EMPLOYER:
Our Client is the largest health-care organization in Atlantic Canada, operating 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics and offices providing medical services ranging from acute care to community based health services to New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.  With 1,000 physicians, an annual budget exceeding $1 billion and approximately 13,000 employees.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Hours of work are normally provided between 0830hrs – 1630hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Department Head.
• After-hours and weekend call coverage in coordination with members of the Department.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide family-centered primary care in the community for all age groups and genders.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and other allied medical staff.
• Provide in-patient hospital care.
• Participate in after hours on-call coverage in coordination with other medical staff ensuring provisions are made for continual coverage of patient caseload during times when you are absent from your practice.
• Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A medical degree is required.
• Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada is required or American Board Certification; In circumstances where no qualified Canadian trained applicants are available, equivalent certification may be considered as long as they qualify for licensure in the Province of New Brunswick. 
• The candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Physically able to perform assign duties.

REMUNERATION:

• Standard remuneration is Fee-for-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare of New Brunswick.  On call remuneration is provided.  No source deductions can be provided.

INCENTIVES:

• Candidates may be eligible for a Location Grant and Business Grant with a Return of Service Agreement.
• Moving Expense Allowance.

EXPECTED START DATE:

• As soon as possible.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Imagine…
A playground in Atlantic Canada surrounded by fresh waterways on one side and the ocean on the other.

Connect…
With a community of Maritime and Acadian people whose rich friendly culture will include you.

Belong…
To a community where families are able to raise their children in a safe, close-knit environment with a reasonable cost of living.

The Saint John area offers you a broad range of affordable housing options, from heritage properties to executive homes within the city and in nearby Kennebecasis Valley.  Saint John, a booming harbor city is Canada's oldest incorporated city (1785) and home to the country's oldest museum and farmers' market.  For spouses and families, there are excellent employment and educational prospects. The nearby towns and villages, such as St. Stephen, Sussex, and Grand Manan,  provide a diverse selection of recreational and sport activities that appeal to all age groups.

If you are not available for this posting, please feel free to forward this email to an interested colleague.

Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:
Rohini Patel
Physician Recruitment Consultant, New Brunswick Lead
CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.
647-740-5081
www.canamrecruiting.com
rohini@canamrecruiting.ca