Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)

MED0002NV

1 day ago

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice with Basic Obstetrics in the community of Stettler. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Acute Care Services, Long Term Care.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Stettler;
• 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 Emergency Department/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 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:

RhPAP has a new initiative through the RESIDE program for Canadian medical graduates and Stettler has been identified as an eligible community for this program. You can find more information here: 20220906-FINAL_RESIDE_Infographic (rhpap.ca)

Stettler is a warm and friendly community located in the "Heart of Alberta". Stettler is an excellent community that boasts a low crime rate and is a great place to raise a family. Fully serviced residential lots are available at competitive prices and new attractive mature adult housing is available. Stettler has modern up-to-date educational facilities with grades K-12, including business, fine arts and vocational programs; Post-Secondary - The Big Country Educational Consortium in co-operation with Red Deer College. Stettler has a full compliment of health facilities, community social programs and spiritual denominations to suit everyone's needs. You'll find a full selection of merchants and services of every type available in Stettler. Once you have been here I'm sure you will agree that Stettler is a great place to be.

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO);
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS);
• Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (moreOB) / Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)
• Preference given to those with recent rural experience;

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.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Department: Family Medicine with Basic Obstetrics
• Specialty: Family Medicine - Community / Primary Care
• Compensation: Fee for ServiceOn Call Stipend - Physician are remunerated for being on call.Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs - AMA Membership compensation programs are under review and may be subject to change.
• Posting Date: Mar 14, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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