Family Medicine Physicians – Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Health PEI is seeking Family Medicine Physicians to provide full-scope family medicine with the option to provide hospital inpatient coverage within the geographic region.

Family Medicine Physicians in the province of Prince Edward Island are providing full-scope family medicine. They work collaboratively with teams of skilled allied health professionals, with the support of a provincial Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Health PEI is implementing the Patient Medical Home model of care which has been endorsed by the Canadian College of Family Physicians. Family Medicine Physicians have the option to provide hospital inpatient coverage, including but not limited to participating in multidisciplinary rounds, family conferences as needed and discharge planning.

Health PEI is a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. Health PEI’s Head Office is located in Charlottetown.

Harbourside Patient Medical Home is located in the city of Summerside which is located Prince County. Summerside is Prince Edward Island’s 2nd largest city and has some of the warmest waters in Canada. The population is approximately 19,000.

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Start Date: Starting Immediately

Positions Available:

• 2 FTE positions

Harbourside Patient Medical Home Complement:

• 2 Physician vacancies (2 existing Physicians)

• Each Physician has own patient panel

• 5 Nurse Practitioners

• 2 Primary Care Registered Nurses

• 1 Physiotherapist

Job Description:

This position is that of a Family Physician, providing general medical primary care to their assigned patient panel. The Family Physician provides services within an interdisciplinary team to provide primary care to patients and their families within a care model which emphasizes health promotion and education. 

The Physician fulfilling this position is responsible to provide health care services to all ages with both acute and chronic conditions. The Physician is expected to ensure appropriate, comprehensive treatment is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in chart reviews, patient counseling, patient teaching, discussion of complex cases, answering patient inquiries, and providing, or directing them to, appropriate treatment. The Physician will collaborate with the team to provide follow-up patient care in a timely manner to the patient. 

Job Duties:

• The Physician will maintain an office-based practice to service the medical needs of their panel. 

• As for all Physicians, the primary consideration for the Physician shall be the needs, values, and well-being of the person receiving care.

• The Physician will work collaboratively with other health care workers such as Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, etc. to plan and deliver competent health services. 

• The Physician will conduct their medical practice in accordance with current standards of medical care and will conform to applicable Health PEI and community and/or hospital policies and procedures. The Physician will adhere to the Physician Services Agreement and comply with the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws.

• The Physician will adhere to general charting guidelines, in accordance with Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), the Medical Staff Bylaws and the Health PEI Chart Documentation Standard, for the accurate and timely completion of medical records for all patients under their care. 

• The Physician will be responsible for follow-up patient care and information by reporting all pertinent test results, referrals, consultations, etc. in a timely manner to the patient. 

• The Physician is required provide hospital inpatient coverage and is required to participate equitably in an on-call schedule, based on a full-time equivalent, with individual commitment to be not more frequent than averaging 1 in 3 call schedule (122 days/year). The Physician shall cooperate in the development of an on-call/vacation schedule.  

• Physicians contributing equitably to the call schedule may be eligible for a $5,000 or to $20,000 rural hospital inpatient incentive, dependent on location. 

Hours of Work:

• Full or part-time, regular office hours Monday-Friday up to a maximum of 37.5 hours/week.

• Evening clinic hours may be available depending upon health system need.

Remuneration:

Fee-for-Service: 

Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style. 

Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employment benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement. 

Contract-for-Service:

Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style. 

Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employment benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement. 

Compensation: $202 per hour (equivalent to $348,450 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Salary:

Physicians employed under the salaried model enter into an employee-employer relationship with Health PEI. This model includes a defined schedule, assigned duties, and a comprehensive suite of employment benefits such as: 

– Health and dental coverage 
– Paid vacation and sick leave 
– Life insurance 
– RRSP matching 

Compensation: $166.90 per hour (equivalent to $325,455 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Incentives:

• A Return-in-Service Incentive of $90,000 and eligible Moving Expense reimbursements are available.

• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities.

• Community and Hospital-based electronic health record system with access to diagnostic reports available.

• Other incentives may be applicable, ask for additional details.

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NOTE: A new Physician Services Agreement was recently ratified providing substantial improvements to benefits and a competitive increase to remuneration beginning in April 2025. See more information here.

Certifications and Eligibility Requirements:

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island;

• Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada;

• Hold MCCQE Part I or Licentiate of Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) equivalent;

• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA);

• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging;

• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

Atlantic Registry 

Starting May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today!

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