About the role
Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for a Locum Family Medicine physician to join a well-established team serving patients in Fort Saskatchewan at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. As a Hospitalist, you will provide Hospital Medicine for inpatients. You will manage patients requiring admission with care needs appropriate for family medicine, working collaboratively with Associate Physicians/ Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, as well as Allied Health and other Specialists to support safe recovery, medical optimization, and discharge planning.
Opportunity at a Glance
* Practice setting: Hospital
* Position Reports to: Department Hospital Lead, Hospitalist Family Medicine
* Approximate FTE/ rotation model: 1 week in a 6-week rotating schedule (flexible)
* Weekend Coverage: yes
* Patient population: Urban
* Call responsibilities: yes
* Patient Census: 18-22 patients
* Start date: 01 January 2027
Responsibilities Include
* Hospital inpatient care or consultative services
Clinical Supports & Environment May Include
* Associate Physicians / NPs / PAs support
* Pharmacy support / rounding model
* Specialist backup (e.g., IM, surgery, ICU)
* Allied health team: PT/OT/SW, etc.
* Diagnostics: CT, MRI, ICU, etc.
* EMR: Connect Care / Epic
Academic & Teaching Opportunities
* Teaching medical students and/or residents while on shift
Qualifications
We are seeking collaborative, adaptable physicians who are comfortable in Hospital Medicine/inpatient environments and who value interdisciplinary teamwork
Required Assets
* Certification in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), or equivalent
* Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
* Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
* Experience in Hospital Medicine
Preferred Assets
* Interest in quality improvement, teaching, or program development
Sponsorship
AHS sponsorship: Not eligible for a CPSA Practice Assessment.
What to include in your application:
* A current curriculum vitae
* A brief letter of interest
* Names and contact information for three professional references
* Medical Degree
* Specialty certification (CCFP)
* CPSA Practice Permit
* CMPA Confirmation
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation
This position offers highly competitive compensation, with flexible models designed to support both full-time and part-time practice.
* Remuneration is: Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Alberta Medical Association Schedule of Medical Benefits as well as eligibility to the Physician On Call Program.
