Family Medicine - Prince Edward Island

• Full or part-time, regular office hours Monday-Friday up to a maximum of 37.5 hours/week.
• Evening clinic hours may be available depending upon health system need.

Fee-for-Service: 

Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style.

Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employment benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement.

Contract-for-Service:

Physicians working under a Contract for Service are compensated hourly, as outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. While this model does not include traditional employment benefits (e.g., paid vacation, health and dental, RRSP matching), it does provide access to negotiated benefits such as parental leave. The hourly rate includes an additional amount in lieu of benefits.

This model may offer tax advantages for physicians who choose to incorporate.

Compensation: $202 per hour (equivalent to $348,450 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Salary:

Physicians employed under the salaried model enter into an employee-employer relationship with Health PEI. This model includes a defined schedule, assigned duties, and a comprehensive suite of employment benefits such as:

–  Health and dental coverage
–  Paid vacation and sick leave
–  Life insurance
–  RRSP matching

Compensation: $166.90 per hour (equivalent to $325,455 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

• Return-in-Service Incentive and eligible Moving Expense reimbursements are available.
• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities.
• Community and Hospital-based electronic health record system with access to diagnostic reports available.
• Other incentives may be applicable, ask for additional details.
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NOTE: A new Physician Services Agreement was recently ratified providing substantial improvements to benefits and a competitive increase to remuneration beginning in April 2025. See more information here.

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island;
• Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada;
• Hold MCCQE Part I or Licentiate of Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) equivalent;
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA);
• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging;
• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

Atlantic Registry

Starting May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today!

Health Care Workers are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. If a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.