Family Medicine

Alberta Health Services - North Zone is actively recruiting a Family Medicine with Anesthesia Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of Edson.

This position will provide services in Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Anesthesia, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long Term Care.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Edson.
• Establish and maintain a 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 equal participation in the Emergency Department and Anesthesia call schedules, 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 duties, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.
• Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).
• Recent hands-on experience (within the past 2 years) in all areas of practice noted within the Description, as the sole provider.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
• College of Family Physicians of Canada – Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM).
• Sole provider of Anesthesia services (Diploma required, with a minimum of six months pre & post diploma experience).
• Geriatrics.
• Rural Emergency Room 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 candidates, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.

Additional Information:

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Family Health
• Specialty: Family Medicine - Anesthesia
• Secondary Specialty: Hospital Health
• Compensation: Fee for Service On Call Stipend – Physicians 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. *For complete details on AMA Membership Compensation & Benefits, visit here.
• Posting Date: Feb 28, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found