Full Job Description
Covenant Health invites applications for a General Pediatrician with special interest in Pediatric Obesity. This position will be based primarily at the Misericordia Community Hospital at the Pediatric Centre for Weight Health (PCWH) in Edmonton, Alberta.
Covenant Health is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. The principles of equity and diversity are applied in the creation of the search and select committee, and all members of the search and selection team will have completed implicit bias and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion education.
We are seeking passionate professionals to join a leading team dedicated to providing specialized, evidence-based care for children and families. This is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with experts across disciplines and make a meaningful impact on pediatric health.
This position holds up to a 1.0 FTE.
Key Qualifications:
- A strong understanding of weight bias and its impact on patient care.
- Knowledge of chronic conditions commonly associated with pediatric obesity, including gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders
- Prior training in pediatric obesity management is an asset
- Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in research initiatives
Additional Information:
Call coverage is not required for PCWH. However, if the successful candidate also practices as a general pediatrician at Misericordia Community Hospital, call coverage may be expected.
Required:
• MD or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Certification in Pediatrics with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• 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.
