Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Lacombe. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long-Term Care.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Lacombe;
• 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;
• 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:

 The community of Lacombe is nestled in Central Alberta, 20 minutes North of the City of Red Deer. The region is filled with historical spaces, culinary delights, and natural beauty. It is a place where the people are honest and welcoming, where families can discover new traditions, experience the outdoors, and explore vibrant communities.

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 Travel Time:

·          To Edmonton: 1 hour 20 minutes

·          To Calgary: 1 hour 50 minutes

·          To Red Deer: 30 minutes

·          To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 30 minutes

·          To Lethbridge: 3 hours 45 minutes

·          To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 10 minutes