Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Recent hands-on experience offering OBGYN services as the sole provider
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification
Fellowship or equivalent (preferred)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO); Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM); Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB) (all desired)
Responsibilities
Reside primarily in Bonnyville community
Establish and maintain a full-time community-based practice
Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment
Provide call assistance as per schedules, including Obstetrics call as needed
Comply with AHS Medical Staff Bylaws and policies
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Engage in Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs
Benefits
Join an existing independent outpatient practice or establish a new practice
Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive community
Potential involvement in various quality improvement programs
Collaborative work environment with Family Medicine physicians
Community-focused practice setting
Full Job Description
Alberta Health Services - North Zone, and the Department of Women's Health at the Bonnyville Healthcare Centre, are currently looking for an OBGYN Specialist to join their current team of Family Medicine physicians and establish a full-time practice in the community of Bonnyville. This position will provide services in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a key primary focus on Gynecology consults and procedures.
The ideal candidate may also provide services in High Risk Obstetrics consults with occasional procedure coverage, for vacation relief.
The successful candidate is required to offer services within the Bonnyville Healthcare Centre and out of a community-based Specialty practice, within the community of Bonnyville.
The candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing independent outpatient practice or form an independent outpatient office of their own. 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 Bonnyville. • 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 occasional participation in the Obstetrics 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 Zone Clinical Department of Women's Health. • 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.
Must be eligible to practice as an OB/Gyne Specialist per CPSA Standards - required Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - required Fellowship or equivalent - desired Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - desired Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - desired Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) - desired Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) - desired Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB) - desired
Additional qualifications:
Low Risk Obstetrics High Risk Obstetrics
Candidate must have hands on experience offering OBGYN services as the sole provider within the past 1-2 years.
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.
Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) or proof of Eligibility for Alberta Licensure required (to be included with application).
All physicians who wish to practice in Alberta must hold a valid license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. For more information on obtaining this license and the eligibility requirements, please visit College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta www.cpsa.ab
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