Alberta Health Services (AHS), Department of Child Health, is inviting applicants to apply for Pediatric Hospital positions.
Responsibilities:
· Total 20 weeks of coverage on the Pediatric Hospital Medicine services, including Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) and non-teaching services.
· This can be divided among 3-4 positions with a minimum commitment of 6 weeks per year per position.
o Clinical duties include: serving as MRP for all patients on assigned service for 7-day blocks (including weekends)
o Daily rounds on all patients on assigned service
o Consultations and admissions from the Emergency Department
o Accepting patients in transfer from Intensive Care units
o Consultations on patients admitted under surgical or subspecialty services on request
o Regular and as-needed communication with patients and parents/guardians
o Clinical management including diagnosis and treatment for pediatric inpatients with a wide range of conditions including those with significant medical complexity and technology dependence
o Ensuring appropriate documentation Connect Care in adherence with Medical Staff Bylaws
o Collaboration with a range of multidisciplinary care providers
o Comprehensive discharge planning including timely communication with community providers
o Overnight on-call coverage (home call) for up to 36 nights annually
· Other duties include:
o Supervision of medical learners (residents and medical students), including provision of feedback and completion of evaluation forms (on CTU services)
o Participation in business meetings and other activities of the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Candidates must have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, process building and peer relationships. They should have experience in providing high-quality, family-centred care to a diverse range of pediatric patients in the inpatient setting.
Interested applicants must hold an MD and FRCPC (Pediatrics) or equivalent, must have at least 12 months of independent clinical practice experience in Canada or additional postgraduate training following completion of their General Pediatrics residency, and be in good standing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta or be eligible for licensure in Alberta.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
| Location: |
Canada 
Alberta Edmonton Zone
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| Salary: | Excellent Remuneration and Benefits CAD per year |
| Work type: |
Part time
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |
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