Network Community Family Practice Lead - Dartmouth

About the position

This role provides service leadership and support to ensure that Network medical staff activities are consistent with the overall strategic and operational direction of the Department and aligned with NSHA strategic imperatives. The position operates within a co-leadership model with the network Primary Health Care Manager and reports to the Head, Department of Family Practice, Central Zone. The Networks serve as a mechanism to facilitate linkages across all health system and community partners, linking primary, secondary, tertiary, and diagnostic care across settings (hospital, community, long term care).

Responsibilities

  • Support the Zone Department Head by responding to physician network inquiries, providing contextual information about specific issues, individuals, and communities.
  • Meet with the Zone Department Head at least monthly to discuss network and departmental updates.
  • Co-lead with the Network Primary Health Care Manager, including meeting with physicians, family practice teams, and stakeholders to support the implementation of the Health Home Model.
  • Advise and assist the Zone Department Head in family physician recruitment and retention within the Network, including contacting retiring physicians, reviewing practice data, and making recommendations for replacements.
  • Meet with potential new recruits, work with the Zone Recruitment Officer, and make recommendations regarding payment models and deliverables.
  • Chair meetings of the Network Family Practice Council regularly (every 4-6 weeks) and biannual department meetings with network family physicians.
  • Maintain linkages with family physicians within the Network, promoting the functions and activities of the Department of Family Practice (DFP).
  • Attend meetings of network physicians as required, either accompanying the Zone Department Head or attending in their stead.
  • Liaise with regional hospital and CEC site leads in the network.
  • Assess minor complaints or SIMS reports concerning family physicians within the network, including initial troubleshooting, data gathering, resolving minor complaints, and referring significant issues to the Head or ZMED.

Requirements

  • Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
  • Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
  • Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
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