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West Bedford Transitional Health is an evolving sub‑acute inpatient care environment designed for patients who are medically stable but still require medical oversight (similar to that which could be provided to an outpatient) as well as rehabilitation, and improved functional capacity prior to returning home. The patient population is diverse in both age and clinical needs.
The long‑term vision is an NP‑led model, with Nurse Practitioners serving as Most Responsible Provider (MRHCP). Physicians will remain essential, transitioning over time into collaborative and supportive medical leadership roles alongside NPs and Associate Physicians (APs).
Physicians will provide full-day onsite clinical coverage (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), supporting NPs and delivering direct inpatient care in a medically stable, sub‑acute environment. The model emphasizes predictable daytime coverage, collaboration with an interprofessional team, and participation in a rotational call schedule.
Compensation is sessional hourly rate as per the 2023-2026 Physician Agreement, with call stipends available.
Clinical Day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Provide full-day onsite medical coverage.
Conduct consultations and medical assessments.
Manage admissions and discharges.
Review patient medical stability and progress.
Perform physical exams and general medical management.
Support backlog management as needed.
Care for sub-acute, medically stable patients, often with medical complexity.
Stabilize patients while awaiting EHS transfer, when required
Call Responsibilities
Primarily phone-based call for urgent inpatient issues.
Rare in-person call-ins (e.g., falls, palliative needs, unexpected deaths).
Historical data: only a few in-person call-ins per year
Stipends:
Weekday Level 1: ~$350/night (M–F, 5 pm–8 am) + FFS for onsite visits
Weekend (24 hr): $500 + FFS; sessional billing may apply
Call rotation TBD; standard central zone response times apply.
Team Structure & Staffing
Goal: two MDs onsite per day.
178 inpatient beds with high turnover.
Transitioning to a 7‑day service model with flexible scheduling.
Ability to accommodate physicians with partial availability.
Strong and supportive team approach in collaboration with NPs and APs and other team members. APs are internationally trained MDs employed by NSH.
Physicians may provide mentorship and supervision (full license required)
Patient Population & Clinical Focus
Sub‑acute, hospitalist-style medicine including:
Older adults recovering from acute illness (pneumonia, delirium, etc.)
Trauma recovery (e.g., bilateral upper limb fractures)
Medically complex patients requiring care equivalent to what could be managed at home/in community
18+ only (no pediatrics)
Dedicated bariatric care (4 beds)
Upcoming Behavioural Health Unit
Turnover can be rapid (e.g., half the facility transitioning over a two‑week period), creating engaging and dynamic clinical work.
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)
Ideal Candidate
Physicians who are:
Eligible Disciplines:
Community Details
Bedford is a suburban community of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was an independent town from 1980 to 1996. Bedford is on the northwestern end of Bedford Basin, an extension of the Halifax Harbour, which ends just before Nova Scotia Highway 102 and the Bedford Bypass, next to Lower Sackville. There is a popular walkway along much of the Bedford Basin waterfront that begins at DeWolf park, and continues as the Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway, a crushed gravel covered trail that meanders along the Sackville River. There is an outdoor 25m pool and smaller splash pool located at the Lions Park on Shore Drive. In the summer there are numerous lakes suitable for swimming. The topography of the area limits the possible locations for soccer and football fields. The community is currently home to six ice surfaces. Bedford is a well-established sailing community, and is home to the Bedford Basin Yacht Club and Marina.
Larry Uteck offers a vibrant, family-friendly environment with modern amenities, excellent schools, and easy access to downtown Halifax.
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.
