Family Medicine - Integrated Chronic Care Service

This Family Medicine position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this physician position at $100k to $150k annually.

This is approximately 53% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Fall River, Nova Scotia.

Key skills and qualifications: Comprehensive Assessments, Care Planning, Chronic Disease Management, Patient Advocacy, Diagnostic Testing, Prescribing Medications, Clinical Research, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive assessments and care planning for patients with complex chronic conditions within an interdisciplinary team. Balance duties between 70% clinical care and 30% research activities.

Benefits package: Relocation Program, Site Visit Program, Competitive overhead rate, Flexible scheduling, Team-based care. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.