Care of the Elderly - Annapolis Valley

at  Nova Scotia Health Authority

Requisition ID: 166200
Opportunity Type: Permanent
Estimated Annual Salary: 300,000 - 350,000
Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment Plan
Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program
For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact Physician.Resources@novascotia.ca

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Certificate of Added Competencies in Care of the Elderly (COE) required
• Evidence of insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

• Provide advanced-level patient care and consultation for issues commonly seen in older adults that affect health, physical and cognitive function, and independence
• Support peer-to-peer education/consulting. Working with the primary care team to enhance continuity and capacity for comprehensive care in the practice and community
• Lead or act as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team - Long Term Care – advance Care by Design approach (Medical Directors)
• Provide leadership and education related to health care of the older adults to multiple levels of learners
• Work in hospital settings as a consultant or as the most responsible physician (e.g., rehabilitation, acute care, post-acute hospital facility, emergency room)
• Work in partnership with service providers (EHS, CC) and government authorities as appropriate - Hospital at Home (hospital avoidance strategies)
• Participate in research to advance the field of health care for the older adults