Job Description

Requisition ID: 181708Opportunity Type: PermanentEstimated Annual Salary: 150,000 - 200,000Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment PlanSite Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit ProgramFor information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contactAbout the OpportunityValley Regional Hospital (VRH), located in Kentville, is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) permanent pediatrician to provide consulting care in both inpatient and outpatient practice settings with satellite clinics in Lunenburg and Bridgewater. Physicians also have an opportunity to work as a preceptor with medical students and residents in addition to offering their expertise on pediatric care to various committees. There is an affiliation with the provincial tertiary pediatrics hospital, located at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, which provides travelling sub-specialty clinics, telehealth grand rounds, and an air transport program.Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) opened its doors to patients in 1992. The hospital serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties, and provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia. Located in Kentville, VRH is a 137 inpatient bed facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and satellite care to approximately 80,000 residents. The facility completes approximately 5,800 cases/year with 800 deliveries/year. There is a full surgical program with after-hours surgical coverage for emergency and non-elective procedures.Services:

• surgical services

• internal medicine services (including cardiology and respirology)

• intensive care

• emergency medicine

• obstetrics

• pediatrics

• radiology/diagnostic imaging

• psychiatry/mental health and addiction services

Responsibilities\xe2\xa6\x81 work as a full scope of practice pediatrician providing care to the patients within Western Zone
\xe2\xa6\x81 participate in call shifts
\xe2\xa6\x81 support Nova Scotia Health in advancing the delivery of pediatric care by liaising with the applicable staff within the zone and province
\xe2\xa6\x81 offer consultation support to Western Zone, which includes day-time coverage and participation in a call rota for overnight/weekend coverage
\xe2\xa6\x81 be accountable to the patient population in Western Zone by providing clinics and occasional satellite clinics
\xe2\xa6\x81 responsible to the Zone Pediatrics Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice
\xe2\xa6\x81 operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia HealthExpected Hours\xe2\xa6\x81 0.5 FTE
\xe2\xa6\x81 on-call scheduleQualifications\xe2\xa6\x81 all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the )
\xe2\xa6\x81 all specialists must be eligible for certification with the
\xe2\xa6\x81 membership with theCommunity DetailsLocated in beautiful Annapolis Valley, Kentville is near several award-winning wineries, the Minas Basin - which boasts some of the highest tides in the world - and Acadia University. It offers a vibrant arts community, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and a variety of well-developed outdoor activities for its 6,200 residents. All within just a one-hour drive to Halifax and an international airport, Kentville is a rural town close to urban amenities.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.

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