Alberta Health Services ÔÇô North Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish afull-time practice in the community of Beaverlodge.┬á
This position will provide services:  Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, Community Clinic &  Long Term Care services. 
Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice, or joining an existing practice in Beaverlodge, Hythe, Sexsmith or Wembley. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Community Information:
BEAVERLODGE:  EXPERIENCE THE VIEW of a river valley and Rocky Mountains and a small-town atmosphere, all less than one half hour from city amenities in Grande Prairie! Situated near the northwest-central edge of the province, Beaverlodge is known for its beautiful, inexpensive heritage homes, large colorful gardens and lively arts community. While there are a little over 11,000 people living in the community of Beaverlodge Close to 150,000 people live within a 200-kilometre radius of the town that thrives on surrounding agriculture, petroleum and forestry activities. A prominent feature of the Town of Beaverlodge has long been the community's second hospital. The first hospital was a log cabin, the foundation of which can still be found on the south edge of town. The second hospital, a tall plaster-wall, timber frame building, now serves the community as a cultural centre. The rooms remain dedicated to their former uses, labeled with the old labor room, surgery, or ward titles. The Cultural Centre has many features that draw visitors from near and far. Art shows displaying the works of well-known painters, sculptors, photographers  and crafters from throughout the Peace Country are featured in the Cultural Centre art gallery all through the year.
Travel Time:
To Grande Prairie: 25 minutes
To Edmonton: 4.45 hrs
To Calgary: 7.5 hrs
Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Inpatient Beds: 18
Hythe - Long-term Care Beds: 31
Hospital Statistics per Year (2022-23)
Discharges per year: 154
Emergency Room Visits: 13,111
Radiology Services (Diagnostic Imaging)
Laboratory Hours of Operation: 0800-1600 5 days a week
Kidney Dialysis & Cancer Treatment Services Available in Grande Prairie (30 min)
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
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. 
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Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.
Location: | Canada Alberta North Zone |
Salary: | Excellent Remuneration and Benefits CAD per year |
Work type: |
Full time
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |