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Internal Medicine Physician (Internist)🌊 Internal Medicine Physician (Internist) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
✨ Discover Medicine at the Edge of the Atlantic
Imagine practicing Internal Medicine where your commute might include an ocean sunrise, where your patients are also your neighbours, and where adventure lives just outside your front door.
Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s most easterly province – a place where healthcare professionals are trusted leaders, advocates, and community builders. Here, your skills matter deeply, your work is truly appreciated, and your impact is felt every day.
Relocation assistance may be available, with signing incentives up to $275,000 for a return-in-service! 💰
🧭 Why Newfoundland and Labrador?
Whether you picture yourself in a busy regional center or a close-knit rural community, you will find a lifestyle that is full of heart, nature, and possibility:
🌲 Unparalleled access to nature – beachcombing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, berry picking, and more just steps from your door
👨👩👧👦 Safe, family-friendly communities with excellent schools, low crime rates, and a strong sense of belonging
🤝 Tight-knit, welcoming communities that greet you with a warm smile and open arms
Here, healthcare professionals are our trusted leaders and neighbours. Their perseverance and commitment to the people of our province are truly extraordinary.
If you are looking to grow your career in a place with adventure around every corner, then let us put on the kettle and have a chat! ☕💬
🩺 The Opportunity
We are seeking passionate General Internists to join our healthcare teams across Newfoundland and Labrador. This is an opportunity to build a deeply meaningful, diverse, and rewarding practice, including:
Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Inpatient medical care with daily ward rounds
Emergency care and patient stabilization, including on-call coverage
Chronic disease management
Ambulatory care clinics
Palliative, respite, and long-term care
Family meetings, care planning, and holistic, patient-centered decision making
You will collaborate with other physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, with access to regional support and telehealth services that help you feel connected and supported in your practice.
🎓 Qualifications
To be considered, you must:
Hold a Medical Degree (MD)
Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)
Satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services, including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Demonstrate a strong record of professionalism, collaboration, and patient care
🌍 International applicants are welcome!
Expedited licensure pathways may be available for individuals who have completed their postgraduate training program in the United States and hold current American Board Certification in their respective discipline.
New licensure pathways are available for physicians trained in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Learn more 👉 https://cpsnl.ca/licensing-and-registration/licence-eligibility/
💵 Compensation and Benefits
Remuneration is competitive and in accordance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) Memorandum of Agreement and MCP Fee Schedule.
We offer flexible compensation models, including salaried and fee-for-service options.
💰 For Salaried Physicians:
Competitive salary based on years of clinical experience
On-call compensation is billable to provincial MCP
20 days of annual leave
Nine paid statutory holidays
Sick, family, and parental leave
Employer-sponsored RRSP
Group insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Alongside our competitive salaries and great benefits, we have generous incentives in place, offering up to $275,000 to recognize your passion, dedication, and contributions to our province.
🔍 Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association Memorandum of Agreement (MOA): NLMA MOA
💸 Provincial Healthcare Incentives (Work in Health NL): Health NL Incentives
🏠 Home Awaits: Newfoundland & Labrador | Here, happiness can be forever
Locum opportunities may be available. Contact us for more information.
📩 How to Apply
Interested applicants are asked to click the Apply Now button or email us at:
📧 Recruit@WorkinHealthNL.ca
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NL Health Services 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.
