Locum - Family Medicine - Fall River

Company Description

Fall River Family Practice is a large, collaborative healthcare clinic with a team of 11 physicians, two family practice nurses (FPNs), and an experienced clerical staff providing essential administrative support. The practice fosters a highly supportive environment, ensuring comprehensive patient care. It utilizes the MedAccess electronic medical record (EMR) system to streamline documentation and enhance efficiency in patient management. Additionally, the clinic is in the process of implementing an online booking option to improve accessibility and convenience for patients.

Job Description

Fall River Family Practice is seeking a Family Physician to provide Locum coverage for two consecutive weeks in August 2025.

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

Community Details 

Fall River is a suburban community in Nova Scotia, Canada, situated within the Halifax Regional Municipality. Located north-northeast of the Bedford Basin, northeast of Bedford and Lower Sackville, and north of Waverley, it offers a balance of natural beauty and suburban convenience.

The community’s name originates from a stream that once flowed between Miller Lake and Lake Thomas, featuring a waterfall that historically powered several mills in the 19th century and later supported a local electrical utility in the early 20th century. Although the waterfall was removed in the late 1950s to accommodate the construction of the Bicentennial Highway, hydroelectric power generation continues through a tunnel system that redirects water from Miller Lake to turbines, supplying electricity to the main grid during peak periods.

Today, Fall River is known for its scenic lakes, strong community spirit, and proximity to Halifax, making it an attractive place for families and professionals seeking a quieter lifestyle with easy access 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.