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Family Medicine Physician: Western ZoneCalder Health Care Centre, BurgeoPermanent Full-timeHours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations Salary: As per Memorandum of AgreementCompetition Number: VAC0007746Posted Date: 2025-02-18Closing 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 ? Western Zone is seeking a permanent full-time salaried Family Medicine Physician to provide primary care services at the Calder Health Care Centre in Burgeo, NL. Duties include provision of outpatient and inpatient services along with after-hours and weekend on-call coverage on a regular rotation.The regional referral centre for Western Zone is Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a 164-bed facility serving a population of approximately 80,000 people. NL Health Services is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and academic interests are encouraged and supported.Work EnvironmentBurgeo is located on the province's southwest coast and features a stunning provincial park known for its expansive sandy beach and dramatic coastline. The area offers many opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring the natural beauty of the region. For more information visit: https://townofburgeo.com/????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionEligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services Western Zone including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide outpatient and inpatient primary care services at the Calder Health Care CentreProvide after-hours and weekend on-call coverage on a regular rotationWork 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????????????????????????????????????????REMUNERATIONAs per Memorandum of AgreementStep assignment determined by the Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines, with yearly progression thereafter.Available Incentives:Candidates may be eligible for recruitment and retention incentives, subject to applicable terms, conditions, and program availability at the time of offer.Relocation coverage ? https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/Provincial incentives ? https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives????????????????????????????????????????HOW TO APPLYAll qualifie