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.
