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Family Medicine PhysicianCentral ZoneLocation: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans, NL Family Medicine PhysicianPermanent Full-timeHours: 75hrs biweekly plus on call obligationsSalary: FFS as per the MCP payment scheduleCompetition Number: VAC0010926Posted Date: 2025-05-04Closing Date: Open until filled.ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICESWe are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.At NL Health Services, we believe that our people ? employees, doctors and volunteers ? make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.????????????????????????????????????????ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYNL Health Services ? Central Zone is seeking a permanent full-time Family Medicine Physician for the A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans, NL.Central Zone is the second largest health zone in NL Health Services, serving approximately 90,000 people across 176 communities. The region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, to Baie Verte in the west ? encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island of Newfoundland.The successful candidate will provide Emergency, clinic, inpatient, and long-term care coverage at the A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre. After-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call assignments are shared on an equitable basis. Additional income is generated through billings for Category B Emergency Room coverage.Work EnvironmentBuchans is a welcoming community in the heart of central Newfoundland, surrounded by stunning wilderness landscapes and offering excellent outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. For more information visit: www.townofbuchans.ca????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionEligible for licensure as a Family Medicine Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Rural emergency experience considered an assetMust satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide Emergency, clinic, inpatient, and long-term care coverage at the A.M. Guy Memorial Health CentreParticipate in after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call coverage on an equitable basisWork collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionalsSupport person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements????????????????????????????????????????REMUNERATIONRemuneration is Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) guidelines for Category B Emergency Departments. Additional income is generated through billings for Category B Emergency Room coverage.Available Incentives:Physician Signing Bonus ? CAD 150,000 + CAD 25,000 top-upCome Home Incentive ? CAD 100,000 (if eligibil