Community Based Endocrinologist - Dartmouth
Nova Scotia Healthcare System · Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Division of Endocrinology, Nova Scotia Health Authority Central Zone
Opportunity Type: Permanent (1)
Type of Remuneration: FFS - Fee For Service
Start Date: January 2027
Nova Scotia Health is seeking a community-based adult endocrinologist to provide outpatient
consultative services in the Dartmouth community, as well as internal medicine hospital call
coverage at Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) and inpatient consultative services on an as-needed
basis. Endocrinologists interested in providing general endocrinology care, while also participating in
an internal medicine call rota, are encouraged to apply.
DGH is an acute-care community hospital located within the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It has
recently expanded to 180 beds, including a busy eight (8) bed medical/surgical/cardiac intensive
care unit, with plans for a six (6) bed intermediate care unit and anticipated further growth in the
coming years. DGH has tremendous local support from the community, including the support of the
DGH Foundation, which is an indispensable resource for our hospital, helping to coordinate local
philanthropy to fund state-of-the-art equipment purchases.
It is our hope the successful candidate will bring an interest in improving how we deliver care. There
is growing opportunity for someone who wants to lead innovation in diabetes care at Dartmouth
General, and the group would be glad to support that work.
The successful candidate will be expected to run an outpatient clinic with a volume of patients
comparable to current group members. Call is shared equitably within our group, taking into account
other hospital commitments, but will be about 1 in 8. All physicians who participate in call are offered
the option to participate in interpretation of ECGs. The successful candidate will be expected to be a
resource for endocrinology expertise to our physician group and offer occasional inpatient
consultation if needed.
The successful candidate will be expected to accept an academic appointment to the Department of
Medicine at Dalhousie University. Academic rank will be dependent on qualifications and
experience. Dartmouth is a popular community site for students and residents from Dalhousie
Medical School. Teaching and supervision of these learners is expected. There is also an
expectation that the successful candidate will share in non-clinical hospital and group responsibilities
including education/M&M rounds, and participation in the IM/ICU group meetings. They will
additionally be appointed to the clinical division of Endocrinology in the Nova Scotia Health Central
Zone.
Remuneration for clinical work and teaching/supervision is fee-for-service, as per the Physician
Services Master Agreement of Nova Scotia, with guaranteed daily minimums for internal medicine
hospital service coverage as well as for clinic days. Additional monetary benefits such as some relief
from overhead and EMR expenses, and contributions for retirement savings are provided through
the physician master agreement.
Accountability and Reporting
All members of the internal medicine group at DGH are responsible to the central zone department
of medicine department head, and relevant clinical division leads; as well as the DGH site leadership
(Medical site lead and internal medicine site lead) for their professional responsibilities and quality of
practice, and will operate within the Medical Staff Bylaws of Nova Scotia Health.
Candidates must be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or
equivalent) in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and be eligible to be licensed with the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). Membership with the Canadian Medical
Protective Association is required.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Nova Scotia Health and the DGH Internal Medicine group value the strength that comes from a physician workforce that reflects a diverse range of life experiences, including indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled individuals. Applicants who belong to an equity-deserving group are encouraged to apply, and may self-identify for this to be included as a factor in the hiring process.
Application deadline November 18, 2026.
Application Process:
Please email your application by November 18, 2026 including a cover letter; curriculum vitae; and the
names and contact information of three referees to the attention of:
DGH Adult Endocrinologist Search Committee
c/o Isha Seth, Physician Recruitment Consultant
NSH Medical Affairs
1465 Brenton Street, Suite 400B
Halifax, NS B3J 3T4 Canada
Fax: 1-902-473-4451
Isha.Seth@nshealth.ca
Community Details
Dartmouth is part of the rapidly growing and beautiful city of Halifax, Nova Scotia; situated around
Kjipuktuk (“The great harbour”), which is part of the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq
people. Once a well-kept secret, Dartmouth has become a major nesting spot for young
professionals and families.
Dartmouth’s downtown core (Punamu’kwati’jk, “At the tomcod place”) is home to world class
restaurants and breweries, incredible bakeries and cafes, and a variety of fun specialty shops as
well. On the weekend, a morning visit to the Alderney Landing Farmers' Market never fails to reward
visitors with delicious baked goods, ready-to-eat dishes, fresh produce, and locally made crafts.
Dartmouth is also a wonderful place if you love the outdoors. Nicknamed “The City of Lakes”,
Dartmouth boasts 23 lakes that provide opportunities for all forms of watersport and activities. Lake
Banook (Panuk) is a world-class paddling course, where regattas are often held. Dartmouth also has
many wonderful public green spaces for families and nature lovers to enjoy, including the beautiful
wooded area of Shubie Park, Sullivan’s pond, Brightwood Golf course, and the head of the Salt
Marsh Trail. Just thirty minutes outside the city are a number of public beaches for family fun and
excellent surfing opportunities, such as Rainbow Haven and Lawrencetown (Tapuisimkek). Many
Dartmouthians spend time running, walking, hiking, cycling, and surfing on their days off.