This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services. Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral.
Job Description:We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Clinic Physician for a primarily community-based, non-surgical role. This position focuses on outpatient musculoskeletal care and offers an excellent quality-of-life balance with no mandatory emergency department, hospital inpatient, or orthopedic trauma call responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Outpatient Care: Provide scheduled outpatient consultations, comprehensive follow-up assessments, and diagnostic interpretations.
• Clinical Interventions: Perform injection therapies, cast/brace applications, and specialized non-surgical musculoskeletal management.
• Patient Continuity & Triage: Address urgent patient or clinic staff concerns during regular hours. Triage incoming referrals and urgent diagnostic findings based on clinical priority.
• Communication: Deliver prompt consultation reports and treatment recommendations to referring providers to maintain seamless care continuity.
• Collaboration: Work actively within an interdisciplinary network, collaborating with family physicians, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists, and orthopedic surgeons.
Qualifications:- Have a current eligibility letter from CPSA
- Medical Degree (MD) with appropriate specialized training in Orthopedic Surgery or a highly related musculoskeletal field, and eligible for licensure to practice independently in Alberta.
- Clinical Skills: Proven expertise in non-surgical musculoskeletal management, diagnostic interpretation, and hands-on clinical interventions (injections, splinting/casting, bracing).
- Triage & Communication: Excellent clinical judgment for triaging referrals and exceptional written/verbal communication skills for prompt, professional reporting to referring networks.
- Interpersonal Skills: A strong collaborative approach to working within an integrated healthcare team (physiotherapists, family medicine, and surgical specialists).
