Licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
CCFP or equivalent recognized
Interest in geriatric medicine or long-term care
Commitment to quality care and patient safety
Demonstrated focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Understanding of Just Culture in healthcare
Responsibilities
Provide longitudinal medical care to assigned LTC residents
Conduct assessments, medication reviews, and care planning rounds
Participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences
Ensure timely documentation per LTC standards
Provide on-call or after-hours support as needed
Benefits
Well-organized LTC environment with experienced leadership
Stable and predictable patient volumes
Flexible scheduling options
Clear clinical workflows with allied health support
Administrative assistance for onboarding and EMR processes
Full Job Description
Covenant Health is seeking Family Physicians with an interest in Long-Term Care (LTC) to join the medical team at Youville Home Continuing Care Community in St. Albert. This opportunity is well suited for physicians who maintain an existing community-based practice and wish to expand their scope into LTC, as well as physicians who prefer to focus their practice exclusively within the Long-Term Care setting.
Physicians will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centred care to residents while enjoying continuity of care, a stable patient panel, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors and their families.
Our LTC site offers a highly supportive environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, predictable scheduling, and streamlined workflows. Whether integrated with an existing community practice or pursued as a dedicated Long-Term Care role, this opportunity provides physicians with the ability to deliver meaningful resident-centred care in a stable and rewarding practice environment.
Highlights of the Role • Dedicated LTC resident panel with flexibility to combine LTC work with a community practice or focus exclusively on LTC • Predictable hours and stable clinical responsibilities, flexible FTE • Collaborative interdisciplinary care team • Administrative support for onboarding, documentation, and scheduling • Orientation and mentorship available for physicians new to LTC • Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with residents and families
Responsibilities • Provide longitudinal medical care to an assigned panel of LTC residents • Conduct regular assessments, medication reviews, and care planning rounds • Participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences • Ensure timely documentation in accordance with LTC standards • Provide on-call or after-hours support within an agreed rotation (if applicable)
What We Offer • A well-organized LTC environment with experienced on-site clinical leadership • Stable and predictable patient volumes • Flexible scheduling to complement your existing family practice • Clear clinical workflows and allied health supports to streamline care • Administrative assistance for credentialing, orientation, and EMR processes (Connect Care)
Required: • MD or equivalent. • Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. • CCFP or equivalent. • Interest in geriatric medicine or long-term care (training and support available) • Expertise and commitment to quality care and patient safety. • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare environment. • Understanding of Just Culture and its role in healthcare.
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