Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time rural Family Medicine practice in the community of Wainwright. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Rural Community Clinic with the support of home care and auxiliary services, Emergency Room Coverage (usually about 1:12 for 24 hour shifts, or 1:6 for 12 hour shifts), Admit and Assume the MRP role for Inpatient, Long Term Care.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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:
RhPAP has a new initiative through the RESIDE program for Canadian medical graduates and Wainwright has been identified as an eligible community for this program. You can find more information here: 20220906-FINAL_RESIDE_Infographic (rhpap.ca)
ROAM to Wainwright... where opportunities abound.
Wainwright is hard working, community-minded, family-first and recreation master planned. We value what it means to be free. From our foundation lies a future where determination gets you everywhere while recognizing the value of building piles of fall leaves with a child, a game of catch with the dog or coffee with the neighbor.
With a diversified and stable three pillar economy driven by agriculture, oil and gas and the military, Wainwright offers robust job prospects. Our population is a healthy 7,000 (including Wainwright Garrison) and growing. Because we are a major service center for the region, we supply Alberta with business opportunities that provide a stable economy and steady growth for the area.
Our location at the crossroads of Highways 14 and 41, with a trading area of 40,000 people, creates robust commercial and professional service hub opportunities. Independent entrepreneurs benefit from business-friendly regulation, low business costs and affordable housing.
Living the good life in Wainwright means local full service health service and educational infrastructure, an atmospheric Main Street, advanced recreational amenities and cultural celebration in our many annual events.
Wainwright - Google Maps Location
Travel Time:
· To Edmonton: 2 hours 10 minutes
· To Calgary: 4 hours 15 minutes
· To Red Deer: 2 hours 50 minutes
· To Grande Prairie: 6 hours 25 minutes
· To Lethbridge: 4 hours 45 minutes
· To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 35 minutes
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.
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 physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.
Location: | Canada Alberta Central Zone New ▾ ▸ 1 additional location Central 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. |