(0.5 FTE) Salaried General/Family Physician – Eating Disorder Continuum

Mental Health and Addiction Program

ST. John’s, NL

Permanent Part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours bi-weekly

Salary: Salary paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador

Competition Number: VAC0013789

Posted Date: 2025-07-09

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About US

NL Health Services, Urban Zone offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities

Job Summary

The Mental Health and Addictions Program of NL Health Services (NLHS) – Eastern Urban Zone is seeking a 0.5 FTE salaried General/Family Physician to provide medical support to individuals engaged in the Eating Disorder Continuum (EDC) of services. The EDC includes both inpatient and outpatient components and offers specialized care to individuals (ages 18 years and older) experiencing eating disorders.

This physician will work as an integral member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, delivering care aligned with evidence-based guidelines and recovery-oriented principles. The team employs a shared care approach to treatment, emphasizing collaboration with existing primary care providers wherever possible. The intent of this model is to avoid the development of dual physician roles. Accordingly, the EDC physician will assume a coordinating and consultative role in most cases, stepping into direct care responsibilities only when clinical needs or case complexity requires.

Required Qualifications

• Certification by CCFP or equivalent
• All applicants must be eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NL.
• Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience.

Language: English

Incentives: Relocation coverage

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/

Provincial incentives

https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

Employer: NL Health Services

Contact Information: physician.recruitment@nlhealthservices.ca

Competition number: VAC0013789

Competition closing date: Opened until Filled

How to apply:

Interested applicants are asked to apply for this position through this website

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Eastern Health hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.