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Company Description
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Courtesy Posting
The THRIVE Youth Program is seeking a Family Physician to join its innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of youth and young adults aged 16 to 25. Based in Halifax, the program provides holistic, trauma-informed, and relationship-based care in a welcoming environment where young people are supported to navigate their physical, mental, and social health needs.
At THRIVE, we recognize that health is shaped by much more than medical conditions alone. Our model of care integrates comprehensive primary care services with sexual and reproductive health, gender-affirming care, substance use support, psychotherapy, and mental health services. We work closely with community partners, including Phoenix Youth Programs, the Halifax Refugee Clinic, and other community organizations to reduce barriers to care and ensure youth receive the support they need to thrive.
About THRIVE Youth Program
THRIVE Youth Program is a unique primary care clinic serving youth and young adults aged 16 to 25 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Through a comprehensive and integrated approach to care, the team works to ensure every young person feels welcomed, respected, and supported in achieving their health goals.
To learn more, visit www.thriveyouthclinic.ca.
Application Information
Interested physicians are encouraged to contact THRIVE Youth Program directly for further information regarding this opportunity.
Please note: This is a courtesy posting on behalf of THRIVE Youth Program. This opportunity is not affiliated with Nova Scotia Health Physician Recruitment Services.
Job Description
The Opportunity
This is a term position funded for 10 hours per week (approximately 0.2 FTE) and remunerated at the provincial sessional rate. The position is currently funded through March 31, 2027, representing an approximately eight-month term commitment.
This opportunity offers physicians the chance to provide meaningful, relationship-based care while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to supporting young people during a pivotal stage of life.
Program Evaluation and Reporting
As this position is supported through sessional funding, the successful candidate will be expected to support ongoing program evaluation by maintaining accurate patient activity data. This includes tracking unique patient volumes and the number of patients presenting for care without a valid Health Card Number (HCN), with statistics provided to Nova Scotia Health Medical Affairs upon request (year-to-date with a monthly breakdown). Billing and service encounter data will also be reviewed as part of the program's annual evaluation.
Accurate data collection and timely reporting are essential components of the role and support evaluation of the program.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
Most importantly, we are looking for a physician who believes in meeting young people where they are and empowering them to take charge of their health and well-being.
Additional Information
Practicing in Nova Scotia
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.
Building a Diverse Workforce
The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.
Application Information
Interested physicians are encouraged to contact THRIVE Youth Program directly for further information regarding this opportunity. www.thriveyouthclinic.ca.
Please note: This is a courtesy posting on behalf of THRIVE Youth Program. This opportunity is not affiliated with Nova Scotia Health Physician Recruitment Services.
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