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Locum - Family Medicine - Dartmouth

Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CA$1,200 - CA$1,200/dayContractOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago
Practice for this role

Locum - Family Medicine - Dartmouth · CA$1,200 - CA$1,200/day

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -11% vs. median posted rate for physicians roles in Nova Scotia (CA$1,346/day, n=167)
  • 7 similar openings in the Dartmouth area
CA$96.15/day · p10p90 · CA$2,981/day
this role: CA$1,200/daymedian CA$1,346/day

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 167 posted physicians roles in Nova Scotia rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% below the Nova Scotia median for physicians roles.

Provide locum coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care. Deliver specialist hospital and office coverage as requested within a collaborative clinic environment.

Company Description Woodlawn Medical Clinic offers a fantastic opportunity at its professionally managed facility.

This modern clinic is centrally located, just a short drive from downtown Dartmouth and a comfortable commute from Halifax.

It is a large, beautiful, and well-maintained collaborative practice, featuring family physicians, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, and specialists on-site.

The clinic also boasts a large procedure room, providing enhanced capabilities for patient care.

With professional management and friendly administrative staff, it offers a supportive environment that ensures a seamless experience for both physicians and patients.

Job Description

Woodlawn Medical Clinic is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for the following dates: July 6th-17th August 10th-25th Locum physicians provide coverage for family practices, including inpatient and nursing home care, as well as specialist hospital and office coverage as requested. Compensation includes a minimum daily income guarantee of $1,200 for family physicians ($600 for half-day), with additional earnings if shadow billings exceed this amount. Travel expenses, including kilometrage, per diems, accommodations (up to $300 per night), and airfare (up to $1,500), are reimbursed, along with travel time up to 10 hours per week. Licensing fees for CPSNS are covered, and locum physicians may claim Facility On Call fees under specific conditions.

Qualifications

All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) All family physicians must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Additional Information

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.

Expected Hours

  • Full-time hours (1.0
  • FTE)
  • Estimated
  • Annual
  • Salary:
  • To
  • Be
  • Determined
  • Zone:
  • Central
  • Zone
  • Specialization:
  • Family
  • Practice
  • Opportunity:
  • Locum
  • Type of
  • Remuneration:
  • Daily
  • Rate
  • Incentive
  • Programs
  • Available: No

Requirements

Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Inpatient Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Collaborative Practice
  • Nursing Home Care

Benefits

  • Accommodation Reimbursement
  • Travel Expenses Reimbursement
  • Licensing Fees Coverage
  • Per Diems
  • Travel Time Reimbursement
  • Airfare Reimbursement
  • Kilometrage Reimbursement
  • Facility On Call Fees

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$1,200 - CA$1,200/day
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Posted
May 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Nova Scotia Healthcare System

We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Physician openings in Nova Scotia are often shaped by ongoing demand for licensed clinical coverage, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These roles are competitive because employers typically require provincial licensing eligibility, a Review of Qualifications, ACLS certification, and CMPA coverage, while benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting so you can confirm licensure steps and coverage needs before applying.

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