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Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital (AMRH) is seeking 2 hospitalists to join their team.  We currently have full-lines available on the hospitalist schedule for a 7-day rotation.

There is opportunity for physicians to engage in research and/or have medical teaching positions with Dalhousie University, should that be of interest.  The current remuneration arrangement is a set daily rate as per the provincial hospitalist agreement with a stipend plus fee-for-service billings for on-call work. Daily rate as of April 1, 2026, is $1576.47/day

At AMRH, 6.5 hospitalist lines currently cover inpatient care outside the ICU.  Each full hospitalist line consists of approximately 12-15 patients.  Patients are spread across several units in the hospital and composed of medical patients outside the ICU and stroke patients in our regional stroke unit. Within the service there may exist flexibility with scheduling amongst the physician providers.

This role is best suited to Family Medicine-trained physicians with a strong interest in inpatient medicine, and Hospitalist-trained physicians. 

Daytime coverage is 8am to 5pm and on-call coverage is 5pm to 8am, split between physicians covering the service for the week.  If you are interested in a broader scope of practice that includes, but is not limited to hospitalist work, there are many possible opportunities in Antigonish and surrounding communities.  

AMRH is approximately 2 hours East of the region's tertiary care pediatric facility, the IWK Health Centre, which provides neonatal support, the QEII Health Sciences Centre, and 2 hours West of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital is approximately a 90-bed facility with more than 75 physicians practicing in a variety of medical specialties and sub-specialties.  This facility serves as the regional referral site for a catchment population of nearly 100,000 from Antigonish, Guysborough, and surrounding communities. 

Physicians and all staff at Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital take great pride in providing high-quality care to patients and value collegiality in the workplace. The site boasts the most active cross-specialty, accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) program in the province. Additionally, they offer regular medical staff social events. AMRH has an extremely helpful, efficient and friendly staff who make working here a pleasure.

Responsibilities

• duties include full scope of practice as a hospitalist providing care to patients within the Eastern Zone and participating in call
• physician will be responsible to the Zone Department Head of Family Practice for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected Hours

• full-time / part-time 
• permanent and short-term appointments available

• eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

The Town of Antigonish is a family-friendly, creative, university community where the hospital is an easy walk or cycle away from the town centre. Housing is affordable. The commute to work can be so easy, with minimal traffic and no congestion. The County of Antigonish, surrounding the town, boasts spectacular natural beauty, and also has a wide range of affordable housing. An agricultural base results in a wonderful farmers' market and easy access to local foods, while fishers offer their catch at several wharves and community locations.

There is plenty of indoor and outdoor recreational and fitness opportunities for all ages, for all seasons. In addition to excellent facilities and programs there is a vibrant creative cultural scene whether you are in the audience or participating. This strong creative community has partnered with folks in health care and education to create the first community-based arts-health initiative in Canada. An award-winning library serves as a flourishing community gathering space. There is always lots going on in our well-engaged community - the challenge is deciding where to be!

Well-resourced public schools, French Immersion, IB programs, and French-language schools are in and near the town. The indigenous Mi'kmaw community of Paqtnkek is close by as are the still-vibrant cultural communities of Acadian and African Nova Scotia peoples. Our growing community of newcomers is bringing welcome diversity to a historically Scottish region, contributing to a burgeoning celebration of ethnic culture and food. Antigonish is home to the famous "Peace by Chocolate", owned by a family of Syrian entrepreneurs and peace ambassadors. Day and residential programs integrate individuals with diverse abilities into community activities through L'Arche Antigonish. A wide range of service organizations and activist coalitions will welcome you as a volunteer. Halifax, Cape Breton, New Brunswick, PEI, and numerous festivals are accessible for weekend or day trips. The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a 1-hour, 45-minute drive away.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine. 

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.