Radiology - Yarmouth

About the Opportunity

Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) is seeking a full time General Radiologist to join the thriving group of 7 in the dynamic hospital-based practice. The diverse practice offers a wide range of radiology services, including radiography, CT, fluoroscopy, breast imaging, ultrasound, MRI and image-guided procedures. Collegial relationships with onsite technologists, support staff, and physicians across various specialties. Flexible work hours are typically from 8 am to 4 pm. Opportunity for professional growth and development exists. Locum opportunities available.

YRH has 100 inpatient beds and provides a range of primary and secondary services through in-patient, outpatient and satellite programs:
•    Dalhousie School of Nursing
•    veteran’s unit
•    chronic pain clinic
•    kidney clinic
•    Services:
•    alternate level of care unit
•    ambulatory care 
•    anesthesiology
•    cancer care centre
•    cardiac investigation and respiratory services
•    continuing care
•    diabetes education
•    diagnostic imaging
•    dialysis
•    emergency medicine
•    falls prevention
•    intensive care unit
•    mental health and addictions services
•    obstetrics and gynecology
•    occupational therapy
•    palliative care
•    physiotherapy
•    pre-natal clinic
•    public health
•    recreation therapy
•    spiritual care
•    stroke program
•    surgical unit

Responsibilities

Duties include x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, mammography and some nuclear medicine. Light (non-vascular) interventional would be desirable.

Expected Hours

• Full Time, Permanent
• Flexible work hours typically from 8 am - 4 pm
• On call requirement 
• 12 plus weeks of vacation/conference time per year

Qualifications

• all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS) 
• all specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Community Details

The workplace is enveloped by the coastal charm of Yarmouth, fostering both creativity and well-being. Yarmouth, known for its scenic beauty and unique charm, is located at the southwestern-most tip of Nova Scotia, serving a population of approximately 60,000 in three counties. Affordable housing is available on stunning ocean and lake-frontage properties. Yarmouth is the recreational, entertainment and shopping hub of the southwest area. There is so much to enjoy about the Southwestern end of Nova Scotia, including a unique and storied Acadian French history and beaches that take your breath away!

Yarmouth is also connected to the United States through an international ferry service that makes cross border adventures possible with ease. The enviable combination of urban amenities and rural natural beauty offers an excellent quality of life for the people who live here. Nova Scotia offers the medical professional opportunities found in larger cities while maintaining a work-life balance in livable, walkable, and affordable communities.

For more details on living and practicing in Yarmouth, please watch Edge of Everywhere video, and visit Town of Yarmouth and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.