Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position.
Recent hands-on experience in all areas of practice noted within the Description, as the sole provider (within the past 2 years).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) certification.
College of Family Physicians of Canada - Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM) certification.
Experience in geriatrics and rural emergency room settings.
Responsibilities
Reside in and maintain primary residence within the community of High Level.
Establish and maintain a full-time community-based practice.
Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges.
Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including participation in the Emergency Department call schedule.
Abide by AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and policies.
Participate in quality improvement programs within the Department of Family Medicine.
Engage in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
Contribute to administrative duties as assigned.
Collaborate with peers and care team colleagues to support patient care.
Benefits
Opportunity to establish a full-time practice in a supportive community.
Flexibility to join an existing practice or start a new one.
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives.
Access to Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
Collaborative work environment with peers and care teams.
Full Job Description
Alberta Health Services - North Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of High Level. This position will provide services in Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long Term Care.
Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.
Duties include but not limited to:
Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of High Level.
Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community.
Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the Emergency Department call schedule, as required.
Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies.
Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Department of Family Medicine.
Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned.
Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.
Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).
Recent hands-on experience(within the past 2 years)in all areas of practice noted within the Description, as the sole provider.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
College of Family Physicians of Canada - Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM).
Geriatrics.
Rural Emergency Room Experience.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
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