Mental Health, Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Inpatient Unit 41 located at Peter Lougheed Centre. This is a part-time position with 0.2-0.6 FTE. This position will be for all working days. This physician will report to the Section Chief Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient. The unit has 6 beds, is expected to have 90% occupancy and will be admitting approximately 9-100 patients per year with average length of stay to be around 3 weeks. Other staff working or consulting for the unit include a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Chronic Diseases Management Expert, Dietician, Social Worker, Aboriginal Liaison, Registration Clerk, Public Health RN, Booking Clerk, Home Care Case Manager, Pediatrician. Expectation: Psychiatric Assessments for patients during on call activities Psychiatric Assessments for patients after admission and follow up on a regular basis after admission. Prompt urgent electronic charting is expected. Working closely with the dyad partner to ensure system demands are adequately met on a timely fashion. Physicians must be well versed with electronic health record systems (SCM, Netcare, Connect Care, Epic) Ensuring the completion of documentation on time for expedited transfers and discharges Providing teaching opportunities to Child and Youth Psychiatric Specialty trainees, Psychiatry residents and medical students if present. Providing call coverage approximately once per month. 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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Mental Health, Recovery Alberta invites applications from qualified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to join the AMHSP as Clinical Educators. Description: This position is for a Clinical educator with experience and ongoing involvement in medical education, both at UME and PGME levels. Interface and familiarity with other programs within the Cumming School of Medicine, such as the Masters of Physician Assistant Studies program, is an asset. The successful candidate is expected to provide at least 0.6 FTE clinical coverage for patients within Recovery Alberta. Candidate should have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have experience working in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. Additional experience in the field of transplant psychiatry will be an asset. 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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Description: Recovery Alberta is inviting applications from Physicians with expertise in Addiction Medicine for a position on the Acute Care Addiction Recovery Program (ACARP) Team. There are two 0.2-0.5 FTE positions available at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH). The position involves providing full-spectrum medical withdrawal management (including alcohol, opioids, and sedatives/hypnotics); individualized assessment and treatment planning, including pharmacological treatment and coordination with multi-disciplinary team members; support for Narcotic Transition Services in compliance with Mental Health Services Protection Regulation (MHSPR); and referral to community recovery services.
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Alberta Health Services in partnership with The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, invites applications for an HIV provider (training in Family Medicine or General Internal Medicine with or without a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases) to be based at the Northern Alberta HIV Program (NAP) Clinic, Clinical Services Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The NAP provides assessment and multidisciplinary care for people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) in Northern Alberta. The program serves over 3,000 PWH representing a diverse population including marginalized groups such as patients with addictions, mental health conditions, housing instability, and language barriers. The successful applicant will provide outpatient service at the NAP clinic. The scope of practice includes management of HIV including assessment of new diagnoses and rapid antiretroviral start; diagnosis and management of opportunistic and sexually transmitted infections; assessment and provision of indicated immunizations; screening for cervical and anorectal cancer; collaboration with the NAP multidisciplinary team including infectious diseases physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, and a counselor. Additional opportunities include liaising with community groups, participating in international conferences rich in scientific and clinical content, teaching, research, and quality improvement. Clinic hours are 0800-1600 Monday to Friday. There is no expectation of after-hours or weekend work.
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Alberta Health Services in partnership with The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, invites applications for an HIV provider (training in Family Medicine or General Internal Medicine with or without a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases) to be based at the Northern Alberta HIV Program (NAP) Clinic, Clinical Services Centre, Kaye Edmonton Clinic (KEC) located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The NAP provides assessment and multidisciplinary care for people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) in Northern Alberta. The program serves over 3,000 PWH representing a diverse population including marginalized groups such as patients with addictions, mental health conditions, housing instability, and language barriers. The successful applicant will provide outpatient service at the NAP clinic. The scope of practice includes management of HIV including assessment of new diagnoses and rapid antiretroviral start; diagnosis and management of opportunistic and sexually transmitted infections; assessment and provision of indicated immunizations; screening for cervical and anorectal cancer; collaboration with the NAP multidisciplinary team including infectious diseases physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, and a counselor. Additional opportunities include liaising with community groups, participating in international conferences rich in scientific and clinical content, teaching, research, and quality improvement. Clinic hours are 0800-1600 Monday to Friday. There is no expectation of after-hours or weekend work.
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Description: Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate physician(s) to join our multidisciplinary team in Addiction Medicine. This role is an exciting opportunity for a physician(s) with a specialized interest in addiction recovery, providing care within a detox-oriented, strength-based, and hope-inspired clinical environment. The successful candidate will provide medical care at the Addiction Recovery Centre (ARC) and collaborate with a diverse team of counselors, nurses, social workers, and administrative professionals. Key responsibilities include: • Conducting comprehensive health assessments upon patient admission • Providing primary care support and medical oversight for patients in detox and recovery • Prescribing and reviewing medication regimens, including Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) • Offering clinical counseling and coaching to patients • Initiating and managing medical protocols based on patient assessments • Providing referrals for ongoing treatment and aftercare • Contributing to medical leadership and consultation within the multidisciplinary team Time Commitment & On-Call Requirements • Causal appointment at ARC with an emphasis on year-round weekend coverage and summer vacation coverage • Periodic evening on-call coverage (from home) • Rotational weekend on-call coverage at ARC • Potential expectation of cross-coverage at Henwood Treatment Centre (a residential addiction treatment facility) as part of the on-call roster
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Academic Intensivist – Neurocritical Care Department of Critical Care Medicine Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alberta invites applications for an Academic Intensivist with expertise in Neurocritical Care. This position is designed for a clinician-investigator or clinician-scientist committed to integrating high-level clinical practice with a focused, policy-relevant academic program in neurocritical care and critical care systems. The successful applicant must hold an MD and FRCPC (or equivalent) with certification in Critical Care Medicine and be eligible for licensure in Alberta (CPSA). Subspecialty training or significant experience in neurocritical care is required. Formal graduate training (MSc, PhD, or equivalent) in health services research, clinical epidemiology, education research, quality improvement, or a related discipline is strongly preferred. Excellence will be demonstrated through advanced methodological training, a record of peer-reviewed publications, with expectation of applying for competitive grant funding, and evidence of developing an independent academic focus. Candidates with expertise in health services research, health policy, implementation science, decision analysis, program evaluation, quality measurement, workforce planning, ICU capacity and resource allocation, or competency-based medical education are particularly encouraged to apply.
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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 Killam. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Emergency Room Coverage and Emergency on call, management of acute care patient, long term care patients and community clinic. Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Killam; - 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: Killam - Google Maps Location Town of Killam Killam Health Centre Alberta Is Calling Travel Time: - To Edmonton: 1 hour 50 minutes - To Calgary: 3 hours 25 minutes - To Red Deer: 2 hours - To Grande Prairie: 6 hours 5 minutes - To Lethbridge: 4 hours 10 minutes - To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Reporting to the Corridor Medical Lead (CML), the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL) is a key leadership position for Alberta Health Services within the Northwest Corridor. The CCDL must demonstrate a corridor- wide perspective and lead in a competent, professional manner that contributes to the broader AHS vision. The CCDL 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. Some Key Responsibilities are: · Effective and Consistent Communication to support front line practitioner engagement. · Ensuring active two-way communication of key information such as Provincial Initiatives relevant to the Corridor Clinical Department; · Regularly meeting with the Corridor Medical Lead (CML) and the CCDL’s front line practitioners. · Accountability for practitioner-related matters and strategic decisions requiring practitioner input or leadership that arise within a CCDL’s department. · Advocating for the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Rural Hospital/Community · Serving as an arbitrator for disputes involving physicians and enabling any triggered review to be carried out in accordance with AHS MSBs/MSRs and Zonal MSRs · Physician Workforce Planning, including reviewing and recommending of privileging for practitioners working in the North Corridor’s department; · Liaising with the HMD’s and the ACML to assist with practitioner performance reviews, quality initiatives, health service planning and other objectives as requested by the CML. · Ensuring compliance of front-line practitioners with AHS MSBs/MSRs, and Zonal MSRs · Participating in two annual physician leadership development events (approved by the HMD and fully funded by AHS) - Performing all duties as may be designated or delegated by the CML or designate. · A full Job description can be available upon request.
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Description: T he Department of Anesthesiology Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone, invites applications for the position of Anesthesiologist. This post has an Academic position at the Clinical Lecturer level with the University Of Calgary Cumming School Of Medicine. For those who are not familiar with all of the adult sites in the AHS Calgary Zone, the following is a brief description of each of the adult sites found in the Calgary Zone. Each site is a tertiary care center that is affiliated with the University Of Calgary Cumming School Of Medicine. Foothills Medical Centre is a 1100-bed care centre that provides care to more than 2 million people in Calgary and surrounding areas. Sub specialty anesthesiology interests that can be accommodated include: thoracics, high risk obstetrics, acute pain, hepatobiliary, neuro, complex spines, and trauma. The South Health Campus provides anesthesia for a range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, plastics, as well as gynecology/obstetrics. Subspecialty interests include regional anesthesia, perioperative ultrasound as well as a transitional pain service. As Calgary’s newest and smallest anesthesia section, we are keen to continue building a cohesive academic department. The Rockyview General Hospital provides anesthesia for a range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, ENT, plastic surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, oculoplastics, general surgery and urology. We have a busy obstetrical suite. We also provide anesthetic care services for out-of-the-OR procedures such as ECT and an acute pain service. Peter Lougheed Centre provides anesthesia for a range of surgical specialties, including vascular, orthopedic, general surgery, ENT, plastic, oromaxillofacial, as well as gynecology/obstetrics. In addition, we provide care in a variety of out-of-OR locations. These include GI endoscopy, ECT, Radiology and Acute Pain Service in-patient management. As a citywide department, there is also an expectation of work at non-hospital surgical facilities, as well as other acute care sites as required by the Section. This includes some rotation at other adult sites within Calgary for the first year. A standard position in the division will be a 0.8 FTE. This can be changed for academic or personal reasons by mutual consent. The starting date for this position will be on July 1, 2026 (by negotiation). The successful applicant will join a family-friendly and collegial department who work cooperatively to facilitate work-life balance. The candidate will be encouraged to follow good professional and collegial behavior including but not limited to CME, Undergraduate and Postgraduate education, administrative duties, teamwork and simulation. The aim is all members should contribute to or support the academic mission of the department. There are department policies for equitable allocation of work, on call duties and vacation time. Ou
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Description: Department of Family Medicine: o Participate in Departmental strategic planning. o Support the goals and objectives of the Department of Family Medicine and Alberta Health Services. o Participate in the Department of Family Medicine Executive Committee meetings. o Adherence to workforce planning goals and principles of the Department of Family Medicine, Calgary Corridor Section of Medical Inpatient Care: o Provide leadership and direction for the current Department of Family Medicine hospitalist programs located at the four adult hospital sites. o Collaborate with Medical Inpatient Care Site Leads and the Manager of the Hospitalist Program to ensure quality care, quality assurance and safety, optimal resource utilization, excellence in communication and continuing professional education. o Collaborate with the Calgary Hospitalist Governance Association representatives to ensure alignment of the funding model of the Hospitalist ARP with the required service delivery elements required by Alberta Health Services and the Department of Family Medicine. o Support recruitment and retention of physicians to staff the hospitalist program. o Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with key partners for the Section of Medical Inpatient Care. o In conjunction with medical and administrative leaders, participate in acute care service planning. o Provide collaboration between the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta and Recovery Alberta to promote integrated care across the continuum. o Oversee the administrative medical affairs requirements of the section including periodic reviews, workforce planning and AIVA submissions. Direct Reports • Family Medicine Medical Inpatients site leads and deputy site leads, Calgary Corridor • Deputy Section Chief, Medical Inpatients, Calgary Corridor Collaborative Relationships • Emergency, Psychiatry and Internal Medicine Departments • Community and other AHS services and programs, as appropriate • The Calgary Hospitalists Governance Association including the Calgary Hospitalist Innovation Committee • Primary Care Networks • Operational leaders within the Adult Acute Care sites • University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine • Medical Informatics Leads and Medicine Area Council for Connect Care • Medicine Strategic Clinical Network • Others as required to ensure quality and safety of care provided within the Section of Medical Inpatients Core Committee Membership • Department of Family Medicine Executive Committee • Hospitalist Section Executive Committee 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, all 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
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Description: Primary responsibilities include: • Department of Family Medicine: o Support the goals and objectives of the Department of Family Medicine and Alberta Health Services; o Participate in the Department of Family Medicine Executive Committee meetings when required as a designate of the Section Chief; • Section of Medical Inpatient Care: o Provide leadership and direction with respect to the development and implementation of Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Programs within the Section of Medical Inpatients in accordance with the Section, Department and Corridor priorities; o Provide leadership and direction with respect to the development and implementation of a Continuous Professional Development and Education Program in accordance with the Section, Department and Corridor priorities; o Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with key partners for the Section of Medical Inpatient Care; o Temporarily assume the duties of the Section Chief in their absence; Provide leadership, support and development with co-managed psychiatry inpatient care programs; o Other duties as identified from time to time by the Section Chief. Time Commitment 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week) Accountability Accountable to the Chief, Section Medical Inpatient Care, Department of Family Medicine, Calgary Corridor 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, all across the Calgary Corridor. 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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