Nurse Practitioners Soon Able to Discharge Patients from Hospitals

March 24, 2015 Government has amended the Hospitals Act to allow nurse practitioners to discharge patients from hospitals. The amended regulations will also allow registered nurses to assess, treat and release some patients in emergency departments and collaborative emergency centres. Currently, only physicians, midwives and dentists can release patients from hospitals. Nurse practitioners and registered […]

NS College Discontinues Practice-Ready Assessment (PRA) Route for Specialists

NEWS FLASH – Nova Scotia Recently the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia issued notice that they will be discontinuing the Practice Ready Assessment, a credentialing pathway of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, – closing the door to Nova Scotia for some talented foreign medical specialists. Mr. John Philpott, a senior Nova Scotia health […]

Physician Health Professionals Preparing for Retirement

  Whether you are a new graduate, working as an associate, running your own practice or approaching retirement, tax, financial and retirement planning will always play a key part at every stage of your career. As your personal, professional and financial situations continue to evolve, you should ensure that you’ve done appropriate planning to help […]

Dr. Robert Martel: Nova Scotia government is ‘tone deaf’ to ER problems

According to Dr. Martel, despite millions of dollars spent studying the problem, innumerable ministers and deputy ministers of health, we remain challenged to provide the most basic service of all: assessment and proper disposition of a loved one who presents with a predictable illness requiring hospital-based care. ‘Patients do not choose to block emergency departments, […]

Anesthetist (2) – Permanent – Eastern Canada

  The Anesthesia Department of CanAm’s client is recruiting for two full-time Anesthetists. Physicians have the option of choosing a generous salary or lucrative fee-for-service payment modality. Qualifications: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada eligibility or certification, or US Board certified preferred. Open the link to learn more…. https://www.canamrecruiting.com/ViewJob.php?JobID=929  

Family Physician Job – Cannabinoid Therapy for Pain Management Solution

Canada’s first referral only clinic that specialises in Cannabinoid Therapy for Pain Management Solution. A state of the art research based Medical Clinic are seeking physicians who are interested in research while providing effective treatment for chronic and serious conditions through the use of prescription cannabinoids and herbal cannabis. Full and Part-time Physicians Needed – […]

$400K Guaranteed for Family Physician to Work in Specialty/Cosmetic Clinic in Eastern Ontario

Overview This well-established specialty clinic has recently completed an expansion and is looking for a Physician to join their busy practice. The clinic specializes in hair restoration procedures, and combines medicine, art, and science into aesthetic results for their patients. The clinic’s exemplary results have given it an excellent reputation, attracting an international private-fee client […]

Solution to Physician Shortage may be more than Money…

Physician shortages are common in many parts of the Newfoundland and Labrador, and the association that represents doctors says not enough is being done to find out why. According to John Philpott, CEO of CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc., its time for government  to engage in change management from a reactive to a proactive approach to medical […]

Family Physician Opportunities in Downtown Montreal

Our client is seeking a number of family physicians to join a modern, fully-equiped public medical clinic in Downtown Montreal. Candidates must be eligible for a license to practice in the Province of Quebec. Candidates that have their CCFP are preferred, but international medical graduates who are eligible, or may become eligible, for the CCFP […]

CanAm Job Posting of the Month – Family Medicine / GP – Physician for Specialty/Cosmetic Clinic in Eastern Ontario

Family Medicine/GP Physician for Specialty/Cosmetic Clinic, Eastern Ontario Overview This well-established specialty clinic has recently completed an expansion and is looking for a Physician to join their busy practice. The clinic specializes in hair restoration procedures, and combines medicine, art, and science into aesthetic results for their patients. The clinic’s exemplary results have given it an […]