Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Sylvan Lake. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Long Term Care, and call participation at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre.

 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Sylvan Lake;
• 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 full time participation in the Ambulatory Care 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 Department of Family Medicine;
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned;
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care

 

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

 

Community Information:

Sylvan Lake is a youthful and bustling community ideally located halfway between Edmonton and Calgary ÔÇô 90 minutes either way ÔÇô mere minutes from Red Deer, and just an hour from the Rocky Mountains. This resort community is home to a permanent population of over 19,000 people. Sylvan LakeÔÇÖs economy is fueled by several key growth industries; oil and gas extraction, retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, construction, and public administration. The town boasts outstanding facilities and amenities, residential neighborhoods, and public, separate and private schools. Recreation enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of golf courses, exciting watersports, boating/yachting, an award-winning aquatic centre, beautiful green spaces, walking trails, snowmobiling, hockey, and family dining experiences. Sylvan Lake is an ideal community for all ages and interests.

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Travel Time:

┬À┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á To Edmonton: 1 hour 50 minutes

┬À ┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬áTo Calgary: 1 hour 35 minutes

┬À ┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬áTo Red Deer: 25 minutes

┬À ┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬áTo Grande Prairie: 5 hours 35 minutes

┬À ┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬áTo Lethbridge: 3 hours 30 minutes

┬À ┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬áTo Medicine Hat: 4 hours 5 minutes