Higher Talent Healthcare is currently seeking qualified Family Physicians, General Practitioners and Hospitalists, including those with areas of specialist interest such as Emergency Medicine, for exciting full time, permanent and locum opportunities on behalf of our client, Eastern Health. These positions are located in both urban and rural settings across the eastern part of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Who We Are
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador, priding ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people of our province via embodying our Healthy People, Healthy Communities vision daily. Eastern Health and our 13,000 dedicated employees offer a full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, hospital care and unique provincial programs and supports to over 300,000 people.
The Community
Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic, Newfoundland and Labrador's rugged beauty, breathtaking coastlines and "salt of the earth" people will draw you in. The culture, the character and the comfort you will experience here will make you feel truly at home. A perfect place to put down roots while building a practice, this province offers a mix of modern amenities, historical charm and nature's wonders all in one - just what the doctor ordered, you might say.
The Opportunity
Multiple full time, permanent and locum opportunities are available in both hospital based and family practice settings for qualified individuals. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, scheduled ambulatory and walk-in-clinics, outreach clinics, inpatient coverage and general practice clinics, chronic disease management, palliative care, emergency room and on call coverage, dependent on the position.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree with Family Medicine training
- Certification (or certification examination eligibility) in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
- Eligibility for a license to practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ability to meet Eastern Health's credential and privilege requirements, including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Compensation and Incentives
- Compensation starting at $163,812 annually for Family Physicians to $217,525 annually for Hospitalists for full time permanent positions with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance (Vacation, family, sickness, educational, amidst others)
- Group Insurance benefits (Health, life, travel, amidst other optional group add-ons)
- Employer-sponsored Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Compensation starting at $825 per day for Family Physicians and $1,090 per day for Hospitalists for locum positions.
Reimbursements for travel and relocation expenses available (conditions apply).
Signing and retention bonuses available (conditions apply).
Whether Newfoundland and Labrador is your home, or you are ready to make Newfoundland and Labrador your new home, we would love to hear from you regarding your interest in this exciting lifestyle and career opportunity!
For more information, please reach out to Heather Costello, Health Care Consultant/Recruiter, at [email protected]
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We embrace diversity. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants considered for the position will be subject to a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. This opportunity is open to both candidates legally entitled to work in Canada as well as candidates meeting the immigration requirements to relocate.
