Family Medicine - Cole Harbour Family Medicine

Cole Harbour Family Medicine is a collaborative, community-focused clinic located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Our team currently includes seven family physicians, supported by a family practice nurse, experienced administrative staff, and two on-site general surgeons.

We operate on a patient-centered, team-based model where each patient is attached to a dedicated family doctor to ensure continuity of care. At the same time, providers work closely together to support one another and maintain seamless coverage when needed. Same-day urgent appointments, shared evening clinics, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are core to how we deliver accessible, high-quality care.

Our clinic offers a broad scope of in-office procedures and encourages physicians to pursue additional clinical interests outside the office, including hospital work, sports medicine, long-term care, emergency medicine, and prenatal care. We foster a supportive environment with informal consults, team communication channels, and ongoing learning opportunities, making this an ideal setting for both experienced physicians and new graduates.

Cole Harbour Family Medicine is seeking two family physicians to join our growing team. This opportunity offers flexibility, autonomy, and strong team support within a well-established clinic.

Physicians have the option to build their own patient panel through a combination of inherited patients, the provincial waitlist, or by bringing an existing practice. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Key features of the role include:

• Flexible Compensation: Choice of LFM or fee-for-service (FFS) model
• Manageable Call Schedule:
  • Bi-weekly evening clinic (latest appointment 8:30 p.m.)
  • Two 4-hour weekend urgent care shifts every three months (easily traded)
  • No overnight or hospital on-call requirements
• Comprehensive Support:
  • Dedicated billing specialist
  • Full administrative team for scheduling and operations
  • Accuro EMR system for efficient workflow
• Collaborative Practice Environment:
  • Shared coverage model among physicians
  • Access to in-clinic procedures (e.g., skin excisions, IUD insertions, joint injections, minor surgical procedures)
  • Strong nursing support for clinical procedures and chronic disease management
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  • Flexibility to incorporate additional clinical interests (e.g., hospitalist work, sports medicine, long-term care, emergency medicine, prenatal care)
  • Optional mentorship and ongoing learning sessions

We are looking for a physician who is committed to building a long-term practice in Nova Scotia and values continuity of care, collaboration, and community-based medicine.

• 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)

Dartmouth is a great place for getting outside and appreciating its natural beauty on land and water. In addition to its green spaces, the City of Lakes boasts 23 lakes that provide opportunities for kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. Lake Banook is a world-class paddling course, where regattas are often held. The city features many parks and walking trails and easy access to the unspoiled coastal beauty of the Eastern Shore.

The urban centre across the harbour from downtown Halifax offers visitors everything from family restaurants, global cuisine, breweries and brewpubs, celtic pubs, and romantic bistros to traditional bakeries and fish & chip shops. On Saturdays, the Alderney Landing Farmers' Market provides marketgoers with an amazing selection of baked goods, ethnic dishes, and more..

Known affectionately as the City of Lakes, Dartmouth sits across the harbour from Halifax, sharing its urban energy and cosmopolitan feel but with a charm all its own: see for yourself, here!

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