Family Medicine - Dr. Ade Akindele Medical Clinic

Company Description

Dr Ade Akindele Medical Clinic is a privately owned and operated family medicine clinic located in the growing community of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. Conveniently situated above a pharmacy, the clinic is part of a collaborative healthcare environment, sharing the building with a range of allied health services including physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and audiology.

The clinic is supported by a dedicated practice manager and experienced administrative team, offering full medical reception and billing services. Physicians benefit from independent patient panels with collegial cross-coverage for urgent matters, such as lab follow-ups. The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with no after-hours or call requirements.

Job Description

Dr Ade Akindele Medical Clinic is seeking a family physician to join a supportive and well-established practice in Lower Sackville.

This position offers the opportunity to build and manage an independent patient panel within a collaborative clinic setting. Physicians are supported by a dedicated administrative team who assist with scheduling, patient flow, and physician billing, allowing you to focus on clinical care.

The clinic uses TELUS Med Access as its EMR system.

Key Features of the Role:

• Independent practice with cross-coverage support from colleagues
• Competitive overhead, inclusive of full reception and billing services
• No after-hours, call, or duty clinic obligations
• Dedicated practice manager and experienced administrative staff
• Administrative support for appointment booking and billing

Clinical Practice:

Physicians have the opportunity to perform a variety of in-office procedures, including:

• IUD insertions
• Joint injections
• Minor skin procedures

The clinic is well-equipped to support procedural work, including:

• Designated procedure space
• Access to sterilization equipment (autoclave)
• Procedure trays and kits supplied by the clinic

Qualifications

• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• All applicants 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

Lower Sackville is approximately 25 kms or a 20 minute drive from downtown Halifax, and its close proximity to the capital gives Lower Sackville the advantages of local employment opportunities and infrastructure of a larger city. The district is very typical of many “commuter communities”, experiencing exponential growth in recent years.

The community's growth reflects its central location, near both Halifax and Dartmouth, with easy access to Highway 102. Making it an easy commute to employment opportunities and services of a larger city, and is typical of most commuter communities experiencing growth in North America.

Lower Sackville has experienced ribbon/strip-style commercial development along Trunk 1 since the 1960s. Current retail chains include Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore, Canadian Tire, Cleve's Sporting Goods, Dollarama and Giant Tiger. There are numerous independent retailers located in this area as well.

The majority of Lower Sackville's suburbs were built in the 1970s on the southern edge of First Lake, which offers outdoor recreational opportunities. In recent years with the development of Sunset Ridge, Lawson Estates and Twin Brooks entering from Executive Drive and connecting to Millwood subdivision has driven the growth of the area. These planned communities have a combination of single detached homes, semi-detached and even apartment complexes. Due to the good resale of the homes in Lower and Middle Sackville it is a popular neighbourhood for military families.

Practicing in Nova Scotia

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. 

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.