Locum Opportunity - ALC Care

Company Description

The Hospitalist Medicine Service at the QEII is seeking physician coverage ~45 ALC patient (LTC level of care) cohorted at the VG Hospital over the months of June, July, August, September 2024.  Payment is sessional at rate $1515/day.

Job Description

Patients need to be seen twice weekly and prn. Hours of duty are 8am-5pm with the expectation that physician be at bedside within 20 mins if patient has a clinical change. There is no overnight call obligation. Physicians would also be expected to attend weekly interdisciplinary team rounds. Should a patient become medically active, there is an acute care Hospitalist on site who could support patient care and transfer if needed. 

Ideally, we are seeking to schedule individual providers on a weekly basis but are open to half weeks or days. 

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) 

Additional Information

How to Apply

If interested in this provision of care and would like to learn more, please reach out to sarah.macswain@nshealth.ca