Responsibilities/Duties Alberta Health Services is currently seeking the services of an independently licensed physicians to assist in the management of medical inpatients in the Section of Thoracic Surgery, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. This position is on an ongoing basis, however, locum applications will also be considered. We are recruiting a physician to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will provide scheduled service in the Section of Thoracic Surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include completing admissions, providing daily assessment and active management of inpatients, minor procedures and discharge summaries, in collaboration with the surgical team. Consults and teaching of medical students and residents is also required. Hospitalists will be expected to work at least 4 to 6 days/month (13 hour shifts), shifts are Monday to Sunday, including weekends and holidays. Applications meeting the requirements outlined in this notice will be forwarded to the Search and Select Committee and will begin being reviewed immediately. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The competition will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest as well as the names of 3 references online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting. Details about Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca and www.edmonton.ca.
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Responsibilities/Duties Alberta Health Services is currently seeking the services of an independently licensed physicians to assist in the management of medical inpatients in the Section of Thoracic Surgery, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton on a locum basis. We are recruiting a physician to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will provide scheduled service in the Section of Thoracic Surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include completing admissions, providing daily assessment and active management of inpatients, minor procedures and discharge summaries, in collaboration with the surgical team. Consults and teaching of medical students and residents is also required. Hospitalists will be expected to work at least 4 to 6 days/month (13 hour shifts), shifts are Monday to Sunday, including weekends and holidays for 1 year. Potential to stay on as permanent may be reviewed at the end of the 1 year term. Applications meeting the requirements outlined in this notice will be forwarded to the Search and Select Committee and will begin being reviewed immediately. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The competition will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest as well as the names of 3 references online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting. Details about Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca and www.edmonton.ca.
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Description: The Hospitalist groups at the Peter Lougheed Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and South Health Campus are seeking locum hospitalists to support clinical services across all four acute care sites. Our teams are committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care throughout the continuum of hospitalization—from initial assessment in the Emergency Department to inpatient management and coordination of post acute care. Hospitalists are responsible for ordering investigations and treatments, collaborating with specialty services and primary care providers, and navigating the complex interplay of medical, mental health, addiction, and social factors affecting patient care. Advocacy at both the patient and system level is an integral component of this role. We are looking for clinicians who are adaptable, receptive to feedback, and engaged in continuous improvement. Successful applicants will participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to non clinical activities, including business meetings, educational sessions, and team events. Locum opportunities are available starting April 1, 2026. These positions do not involve regularly scheduled shifts; instead, we are seeking physicians interested in flexible, intermittent locum work. Locum assignments will support coverage during physician vacation, parental leave, or other absences. Workload will vary and may total up to approximately 1.0 FTE. A probationary period applies to this position. Time Requirement: Up to 1.0 Clinical FTE may be anticipated. This may include up to 1–2-night shifts per week, as well as evening and weekend work, variable depending on schedule. Successful candidates may also be expected to round daily and act as most responsible physician for a group of admitted hospital patients. We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Hospital Medical Director – HMD (Rural NW Corridor) – Dr. Jobs Profile Reporting to the Associate Corridor Medical Lead (ACML), the Hospital Medical Director (HMD) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The HMD is accountable for all physician-related matters, as well as collaborating with operations on strategic issues and decisions requiring physician input or leadership that arises within their hospital. In a competent and professional manner, the HMD must possess a corridor-wide perspective and an approach to leadership by contributing to the broader AHS vision. The HMD will promote an environment that fosters quality improvement, a safe, culturally diverse environment for staff, physicians and patients and a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression. Key Responsibilities are: · Provide effective and consistent communication to support front line practitioner engagement; · Work with the HMDs respective Operational Manager(s) in partnership to facilitate effective day-to-day operations; · Advocate for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in a Hospital and its Area; · Shall liaise with, external stakeholders, community members and operational partner(s) under the leadership of the ACML and CML; · Shall perform all duties as may be designated or delegated by the ACML, CML, or designate; · Shall anticipate and identify organizational risks (patient safety, political, media) and escalate to medical leadership and operational leadership; · Shall attend meetings as requested by the ACML or Medical Affairs consistent with the positions responsibilities and FTE; · Shall participate in investigation and resolution of complaints involving Physician Site members in compliance with AHS MSB and MSR; · Shall resolve physician related disputes/conflicts within the Site in compliance with AHS bylaws. · Shall work collaboratively with Medical Affairs to develop and maintain a physician workforce plan for the Department. Candidates must be Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) certified, be eligible to work in Canada, and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and appointment to the AHS Medical Staff. Candidates should have evidence of formal administrative education and training A full Job description can be available upon request. :
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Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Tofield. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Acute Care & Long Term Care. Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Tofield; - 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 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: Honor the past. Build the future. A progressive community with amenities a plenty, serving as the largest trade center within the thriving Beaver County, Tofield truly has something for everyone. Tofield is within 30-45 minutes to both Sherwood Park and Edmonton, situated just east of both larger centers. The largest municipality within the progressive Beaver County, Tofield serves the retail, oil, industry and agricultural communities. Tofield has experienced a population growth of 16.3% since 2006, bringing our current population to 2182, in accordance to the last census. This growth can be associated with our lower cost of living than a large center such as housing sale prices and construction costs to build a new home. Tofield has shown great progression through the restructuring of its picturesque main street, enhancement of local parks and its drive to establish new commercial development. Tofield, an ethnically diverse community rich in culture and heritage. Centrally located in Beaver County Southeast of Edmonton, Tofield has big city charm with a small town feel, offering an exceptional quality of life for all ages, citizens and visitors. These amenities include, but are not limited to; education, health care, recreation facilities, activities and a wealth of community events offered throughout the summer and winter months. Tofield, is a safe, friendly caring community where neighbors support one another and where families, businesses and individuals ca flourish and pros
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Description: Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Corridor invites applications for the role of Physician Lead - Edmonton Corridor (EC) Ambulatory Optimization. This 0.15 FTE position governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Associate Corridor Medical Lead (ACML), Child Health Hospital Expansion, Ambulatory, and Department: Child Health and Hospital Medical Director, Stollery Children's Hospital (STO). The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that standards of care are being met in the department and that support for research and teaching is available. The Physician Lead – Edmonton Corridor (EC) Ambulatory Optimization provides clinical leadership to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility of subspecialty ambulatory care across the Edmonton Corridor. The role supports the implementation of AHS subspecialty ambulatory optimization initiatives and the EC ambulatory care service plan, with a focus on ensuring patients can access the right specialty services in the most appropriate way. This position works closely with specialty programs, primary care, and operational partners to streamline care pathways, strengthen transitions between primary and specialty care, and reduce avoidable emergency visits and hospital admissions. By advancing high-quality ambulatory care, the Physician Lead helps support better patient outcomes and a more sustainable health system. The position has an expected term of 3 years.
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Description: General Internal Medicine Specialists, in our region, work out of four hospitals in the Calgary Zone as well as the Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre.? The scope of practice includes working on the medical teaching team, supervising both undergraduate medical students, postgraduate residents, and general internal medicine fellows.? Other services include working on the non-teaching, general internal medicine service, consultation service, perioperative medicine? clinics? and ambulatory medicine clinics An on-call? rota? is? established, by hospital site, and may require in-house coverage.? We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Alberta Health Services - North Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of Elk Point. This position will provide services in Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long Term 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. Duties include but not limited to: - Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Elk Point. - 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 equal participation in the Emergency Department 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 duties, as assigned. - Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for a General Psychiatrist Visting Specialist to join the North Zone and offer periodic in-person Psychiatry – Mental Health services, to patients in and surrounding the community of Redwater, Alberta. This position will offer services in General Psychiatry, with a focus on offering Brain Injury services. This position will require the selected candidate to sign a Visiting Specialist contract rendering their services 12 times per year (2-3 days per visit), not exceeding 30 days in a calendar year. Duties include but are not limited to: - Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the services mentioned. - Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies. Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.
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Opportunity Alberta Health Services is recruiting independently licensed physicians to join the Orthopedic Inpatient Service at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH). This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape and deliver a modern orthopedic hospitalist model within Alberta’s only quaternary academic hospital. Physicians joining the service will contribute to the care of complex elective and emergent orthopedic inpatients while working in a collaborative environment with orthopedic surgeons, learners, nursing, allied health, and hospital operations teams. The UAH is a major tertiary and quaternary referral centre with strong academic connections to the University of Alberta and close clinical interfaces with trauma, critical care, internal medicine, anesthesiology, rehabilitation, and perioperative services. Position Summary The Orthopedic Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient medical care for admitted orthopedic surgical patients, including patients with both elective and urgent orthopedic conditions. The role supports timely assessment, optimization, daily medical management, discharge readiness, and coordination of care across the inpatient stay. As the service evolves, the successful candidate will help strengthen workflows, care standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Multiple positions are available, both part time and full time. Preferences will be discussed with qualified applicants. Key Responsibilities · Provide inpatient medical assessment and management for orthopedic surgical patients. · Complete admissions, consultations, and daily rounds in collaboration with the orthopedic service. · Address urgent ward issues during assigned day, evening, or overnight coverage. · Order and interpret investigations, respond to results, and support timely clinical decision-making. · Participate in discharge planning, documentation, and transitions of care. · Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, nursing, allied health, and other consulting services. · Contribute to service refinement, quality improvement, and development of the orthopedic hospitalist model. · Support an academic practice environment that may include interaction with learners and residents. Schedule and Practice Environment · The service is designed to support day, evening, and potential night coverage, with shifts currently structured as 8 – 10 hour blocks. · Scheduling is intended to provide flexible staffing and dependable inpatient coverage across the week. · The role offers focused hospital-based practice with no outpatient panel requirements. Why Join This Opportunity · Practice in a quaternary academic centre with exposure to complex patients and interdisciplinary care. · Help shape a developing initiative of the orthopedic hospitalist model to a Hospitalist MRP model, building a high functioning multidisciplinary team. This will be a future iterative process with the hospitalist group requiring
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The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for an Associate Residency Program Director and Clinician Educator Neurologist to be based at the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff. The Division of Neurology comprises 60 neurologists in academic and community practice and 3 Scientists. Internationally recognized research is conducted and published from UA. All subspecialties of neurology are represented among the faculty in addition to stroke including: Autoimmune and Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular and ALS, Autonomic Neurophysiology, Headache Clinic. We have five research chairs within our division. Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants. Our Neurology residency program is strong and growing; there will be 35 residents in the program as of July 2026. We have vital clinical and research fellowship programs in most subspecialties of Neurology. The Kaye Edmonton Clinic and University of Alberta Hospital are an active academic neurology centre, recognized nation-wide and internationally for academic medicine contributions. The academic division has close ties to the University of Alberta Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI), a discovery and translational research collaborative. The educational program in Neurology spans all levels of medical education, from first-year medical students, residents, graduate students, and comprehensive fellowship programs. The Division has an active residency training program. In the delivery of clinical care and education, the Division is ably supported by a large, committed, and collaborative group of community-based neurologists. Our division is seeking an individual to expand our academic and clinical mission, particularly in the areas of medical education, with expectations of undertaking education scholarship. The successful candidate will have an MD degree and certification in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. He or she will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The successful candidate should have advanced training and expertise in a subspecialty of neurology, having completed at least one year of subspecialty fellowship training in a recognized subspecialty program (including but not limited to stroke, MS & neuroinflammatory Diseases, EMG and neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, cognitive/dementia etc). Expertise in acute stroke is preferred as a subspecialty, but not mandatory. A master
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The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Edmonton, Alberta invites applications for the role of Staff Anesthesiologist with a peri-operative medicine interest(0.8 FTE). This is a substantive full-time position based primarily at the University of Alberta Hospital, a tertiary level trauma and transplant centre. Successful applicants will apply for an Academic Clinical Appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Final job description will be negotiated with the clinical department lead to fit with previous experience and interests and will include resident education. Department members can expect between 6 and 12 weeks of vacation and meeting time per year. The Department of Anesthesiology team includes physicians, scientists, educators and allied health professionals and is a major referral centre for Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. In Edmonton, the Anesthesiology group provides services to patients at the Cross Cancer Institute, Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Leduc Community Hospital, Misericordia Community Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Sturgeon Community Hospital and the University of Alberta Hospital.
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Edmonton, Alberta invites applications for the role of Staff Anesthesiologist with a pediatric interest(0.8 FTE). This is a substantive full-time position based primarily at the University of Alberta Hospital, a tertiary level trauma and transplant centre. Successful applicants will apply for an Academic Clinical Appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Final job description will be negotiated with the clinical department lead to fit with previous experience and interests and will include resident education. Department members can expect between 6 and 12 weeks of vacation and meeting time per year. The Department of Anesthesiology team includes physicians, scientists, educators and allied health professionals and is a major referral centre for Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. In Edmonton, the Anesthesiology group provides services to patients at the Cross Cancer Institute, Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Leduc Community Hospital, Misericordia Community Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Sturgeon Community Hospital and the University of Alberta Hospital.
Full-time
AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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Description: Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Corridor invites applications for the role of Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief (ZCDFC), Emergency Medicine, Strathcona Community Hospital (STCH). This 0.10 FTE position is governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports directly to the Edmonton Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) for Emergency Medicine and the STCH Hospital Medical Director. The successful candidate will assist the CCDL with quality issues as well as assisting the Hospital Medical Director (HMD) with operational matters. This position provides input into the development of policies and criteria for procedures as they relate to Emergency Medicine as well as reviewing and recommending privileges for physicians working within the Emergency Department. This position is accountable for, but not limited to, the resolution of physician-related and clinical-operational matters; providing clinical leadership, consultation, support and coaching to the STCH Emergency Physicians, medical staff and allied health staff; monitoring clinical practice and medical staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules; and advocating for the provision of overall quality, patient safety, and patient care. This position has an expected start date of May 1, 2026.
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The Specialized Geriatric Services Program (SGS – Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan), in partnership with Covenant Health and Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Geriatrician (Internal Medicine) or Care of the Elderly Physician (Family Medicine) to join the Division of Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly in Edmonton, Alberta. This position will be primarily based at the Misericordia Community Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for a Clinical Faculty Appointment with either the Department of Family Medicine or the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta, which will be considered through a separate appointment process within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. This role comprises inpatient and outpatient consultation services, Emergency Department consultation support, and inpatient coverage on the Geriatric Assessment Unit at Misericordia Community Hospital. The successful applicant will also participate in on-call coverage for the Misericordia Geriatrics service, contribute to bedside clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees and, where required, departmental committees and program initiatives supporting the ongoing development of geriatric care.
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Position Overview Covenant Health is recruiting independently licensed physicians to join the Orthopedic Surgical Care Team at Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) as Surgical Hospitalists. This role supports a co-management model of care in which the Orthopedic Surgeon remains the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for surgical issues, while the Surgical Hospitalist provides independent medical management within their scope of practice. This position plays a critical role in optimizing peri-operative care, patient flow, and overall outcomes for orthopedic inpatients. While the primary focus is Orthopedic Services, physicians may be required to provide urgent or emergent medical coverage to Plastic Surgery and Urology patients during after-hours periods when alternate medical coverage is unavailable. Clinical Services and Setting Surgical Services at Misericordia Community Hospital include: - Orthopedic inpatient care - Emergency Department consults and admissions - Day Surgery and Cast Clinic support - Cross-coverage to other inpatient wards as required Hours of Coverage (On-Site) - Weekdays (Monday–Friday):- 07:00–19:00 - 19:00–07:00 - Weekends & Statutory Holidays:- 07:00–19:00 - 19:00–07:00 Scheduling is flexible and aligned with physician availability. About the Role The Surgical Hospitalist provides comprehensive medical care for admitted orthopedic surgical patients—both elective and emergent. This role leads the day-to-day medical management of surgical inpatients, supports timely diagnostics and discharge planning, and works in close collaboration with surgeons, nursing, and allied health teams. This is an ideal opportunity for a physician who: - Thrives in acute inpatient medicine - Enjoys collaborative, team-based practice - Values flexible scheduling - Is motivated to help shape and refine an evolving model of surgical care Key Responsibilities - Perform daily patient rounds, including medication reconciliation and medical assessment - Manage medical conditions for patients admitted under the Orthopedic Service - Support optimization of new admissions to prevent delays to surgical care - Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families - Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care - Provide surgical assistance in the absence of a surgical assistant, as required - Cover available additional shifts when needed to support service delivery Why Join Covenant Health? - Be part of innovative change in orthopedic surgical service delivery - Flexible, predictable scheduling aligned with your availability - Meaningful responsibility as the key medical provider for surgical patients - Opportunity to influence patient flow, care quality, and system efficiency - Join a service at a pivotal stage and help shape its future growth Competitive remuneration with choice of ARP or FFS models Compensation Physicians may cho
Part-time
AHS
Covenant Health
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Description: Alberta Health Services (AHS), Calgary Corridor is inviting applications from physicians with an interest in urgent care to join the Department of Rural Medicine, at the Okotoks Urgent Care Centre. The position has an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026, and will include six shifts per month for a one-year term. The Okotoks Urgent Care Centre is open 0800-2200, seven days per week. This position will include day, evening, and weekend shifts. The successful applicant should have the ability to pick up open ended or traded shifts within the group, as well as shifts needing to be covered on short notice due to unexpected physician absence or illness.
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Covenant Health invites applications for a Hospitalist (Family Physician) to join our care team at Villa Caritas Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Villa Caritas is a 150-bed acute mental health facility dedicated to supporting seniors with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. The site provides timely, specialized assessment and treatment, with a strong focus on stabilizing patients and transitioning them safely back home or to appropriate community or continuing care settings. This part-time locum position supports the existing Family Medicine service—currently composed of two General Practitioners and one Nurse Practitioner—primarily for vacation and illness coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Physician with an established community practice who is interested in serving as a medical consultant within a Geriatric Psychiatry environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing acute medical care for older adults with multiple comorbidities and collaborating within a multidisciplinary care model. The successful applicant will also be expected to apply for a Clinical Faculty Appointment with the University of Alberta’s Department of Family Medicine. This process is handled separately through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
Short-term Locum
AHS
Covenant Health
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Covenant Health in partnership with Alberta Health Services invites applications for several Locum Psychiatrists to provide locum coverage at Villa Caritas in Edmonton, Alberta. Covenant Health is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. The principles of equity and diversity are applied in the creation of the search and select committee, and all members of the search and selection team will have completed implicit bias and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion education. Villa Caritas is a 150-bed acute mental health facility that specializes in caring for seniors with complex mental and medical health issues. Villa Caritas provides appropriate, timely intervention and care for seniors with a focus on treating their conditions and transferring them back home or to an appropriate care setting. Villa Caritas is associated with Covenant Health's Community Geriatric Psychiatry Program, which provides follow up and support to seniors with mental illness living in the community. This locum work will focus on in-patient work, with no out-patient or call requirements. Candidates are expected to have a good working knowledge of Connect Care. This is not a sponsorship eligible role. The locum term will be June 1 – August 31, 2026.
Short-term Locum
AHS
Covenant Health
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This position is part of Recovery Alberta, supporting our ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services across the province. Description: This Addiction Physician position functions as a member of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) team, an interdisciplinary health and treatment team at Adult Addiction Services Calgary. The Recovery Alberta - operated RAAM clinic supports individuals with various substance use issues in addition to a variety of behavioural addictions, like gambling and compulsive disorders. It provides psychiatric care and assessments, specifically for residential treatment centre referrals and Home Detoxification services. The Addiction Physician provides medical assessments for addiction and mental health. They will work in a case management protocol with an RN and provide medication-assisted treatment for patients experiencing a variety of substance use disorders including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, cannabis, and benzodiazepine tapering guidance. We offer in-person or virtual care services, with rapid access to medication-assisted treatment for addiction disorders where evidence-based treatment is available. We provide both short-term stabilization, addiction counselling, psychiatric care, longer-term follow-up care including supporting post discharge from in-patient addiction care. The RAAM program will provide comprehensive care and treatment of addiction and mental health including trauma therapy and connection to recovery services. The Addiction Physicians will be supported by psychiatry and psychology to provide optimal care for those suffering with addiction. The RAAM will also work hand-in-hand with community organizations supporting addiction and harm reduction to improve access to all services. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting individuals facing substance use challanges, increasing access to evidence-based addiction treatment, meeting patients where they are at and putting them first in a collaborative person-centred process with shared decision making. We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. Recovery Alberta values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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