Description: South Health Campus Site Lead, Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Calgary Corridor The Department of Surgery, Alberta Health Services–Calgary Corridor and the University of Calgary invite applications for the position of South Health Campus Site Lead, Orthopaedic Surgery in Calgary, Alberta. This leadership position is open to surgeons based primarily in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an interest in surgical leadership and will have a respected profile in the physician community. They will have effective communication skills and a track record of engaging their team members. They will have demonstrated success in areas of clinical practice and either education, research, quality improvement or leadership. The South Health Campus Site Lead, Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Calgary Corridor plays an important role in supporting the mission of the Department of Surgery. Duties and responsibilities include: 1. To participate as the Section of Orthopaedic surgery representative on the site’s surgical services committee and any other site advisory committees as needed. 2. To organize emergent and scheduled Orthopaedic Surgery Services at the site including development of a call schedule, allocation of OR blocks and clinics. 3. To advise the Section Chief and the Corridor Clinical Department Head on any issues relating to personnel, bed utilization and resources at the site. 4. To provide feedback on section members and participate in periodic reviews of section members at the site. 5. To review patient, nursing and other concerns pertaining to section members at the site. 6. To support the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery in search and selection processes for members at the site. 7. To support the Section Chief and the Corridor Clinical Department Head in workforce planning and other forms of strategic planning for the site. 8. To provide information for the Department of Surgery annual report, or any other materials relevant to the site, as requested by Section Chief and the Corridor Clinical Department Head. 9. To participate in quality assurance reviews as required by the site with matters relevant to Orthopaedic Surgery. 10. To organize regular safety review case rounds for the section members at the site. 11. To participate in quality programs at the site by evaluating data presented and helping to develop care pathways and clinical practice guidelines. 12. To work in concert with other Orthopaedic Surgery site leads, as required, to improve patient care, optimize synergy and minimize duplication of efforts throughout the Calgary Corridor. 13. To actively participate in planning and coordination of all clinical and academic activities as a member of the Calgary Corridor, Bone and Joint Health Program. Educational and Research Responsibilities: 14. To support Orthopaedic educational and research activities at the site.
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Description: The Department of Surgery, Alberta Health Services–Calgary Corridor and the University of Calgary invite applications for the position of Corridor Clinical Department Hospital Lead, Peter Lougheed Center, Department of Surgery, Calgary Corridor This leadership position is open to surgeons based primarily in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an interest in surgical leadership and will have a respected profile in the physician community. They will have effective communication skills and a track record of engaging their team members. They will have demonstrated success in areas of clinical practice and either education, research, quality improvement or leadership. The Corridor Clinical Department Hospital Lead (CCDHL) plays an important role in supporting the mission of the Department of Surgery. They are responsible for daily operational issues and matters pertaining to the operating rooms at the designated site. The Surgery CCDHL will report to the Corridor Clinical Department Head of Surgery and will advise this leader and the Site leadership (Hospital Medical Director and Senior Operating Officer or their designates) regarding surgical issues related to patient volume, patient acuity, patient safety, resources, or infrastructure. In addition: 1. They will work collaboratively with the Department of Surgery CCDHLs, leaders from other Surgical Departments, site Anesthesia leaders, Operating Room and Post Anesthetic Care Unit Nursing leaders, leaders in related health disciplines, and site leadership. 2. They will be responsible for the implementation and follow-up of action items from the Site’s Operating Room or Surgical Services committee. 3. They will collaborate with other Calgary Corridor Leaders to develop, implement and evaluate new and innovative models of care that support more efficient utilization of O.R. resources, or improved service delivery, or improved patient satisfaction. 4. They will support activities of the site and zone quality assurance committees and any applicable safety initiatives. 5. They will support quality improvement initiatives and participate in site and Department of Surgery initiatives arising from quality data. 6. They will support activities of research and education arising from the offices of the Department of Surgery. 7. They will work with Hospital Leadership and Section leadership regarding recruitment and workforce plans. 8. They will support the onboarding and orientation of new surgeons to their site. 9. They will work with site leadership and Department of Surgery Section leadership to address concerns that arise regarding surgeon behavior.
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Role overview: Site Lead Medical (SLM) – ALA: Provide site-level medical leadership for Type A Continuing Care homes, support clinical governance and quality improvement, engage physicians, and align site activities with ALA priorities. Alignment with ALA Strategy, Priorities & Initiatives • Improve access and continuity of medical care in CCHs • Advance clinical governance and QI initiatives (e.g., stewardship, deprescribing, transitions of care) • Promote resident- and family-centred care, safety, and equity • Strengthen physician engagement, coverage models, and accountability • Ensure a system is in place to maintain 24/7 medical coverage for residents in the Type A CCH. (i) Support staff by providing interim medical care where the attending physician is unavailable. (ii) Facilitate patient movement by admitting patients until an attending physician is identified. • Ensure a process is in place for addressing medical staff who are non-compliant with policies, procedures and/or standards. Quality Assurance & Reporting (QAR) • Participate in ALA area/site QI and safety structures; report on key indicators • Lead corrective actions following audits, reviews, and critical incidents • Ensure MRP/coverage models support safe, timely care; escalate risks appropriately • Quarterly QAR updates to ALA area leadership; participation in CCH quality forums; alignment with local scorecards
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Assisted Living Alberta is committed to providing services based on the population needs of Assisted Living and promoting a shared responsibility for improved health. The Medical Lead shall provide services to the Southwest area of Alberta in Seniors and Continuing Care. This position will work collaboratively with the Senior Operating Officer, South area of Alberta and the medical and operational leaders responsible for seniors and continuing care across the Southwest to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care. The medical leader will liaise with the provincial Medical leads for Seniors and Continuing Care, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta and other stakeholders as appropriate. The medical leader will actively contribute to the South Seniors and Continuing Care programs and attend scheduled portfolio meetings. Other duties include: • Provide input into strategic planning for the Seniors and Continuing Care programs in the South area to ensure high quality patient and family centered care and system sustainability. • Provide leadership, mentorship and support to physicians working within those program areas. • Support development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote and support "best practice". • Support quality assurance and quality improvement activities. • Assist operational and medical leaders in the investigation and response to patient concerns. • Recruitment, oversight and support of medical leaders in Southwest area seniors and Continuing Care programs.
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Assisted Living Alberta is committed to providing services based on the population needs of Assisted Living and promoting a shared responsibility for improved health. The Medical Lead shall provide services to Northwest area of Alberta in Seniors and Continuing Care. This position will work collaboratively with the Senior Operating Officer, North area of Alberta and the medical and operational leaders responsible for seniors and continuing care across the North to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care. The medical leader will liaise with the provincial Medical leads for Seniors and Continuing Care, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta and other stakeholders as appropriate. The medical leader will actively contribute to the North area Seniors and Continuing Care programs and attend scheduled portfolio meetings. Other duties include: • Provide input into strategic planning for the Seniors and Continuing Care programs in the North area to ensure high quality patient and family centered care and system sustainability. • Provide leadership, mentorship and support to physicians working within those program areas. • Support development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote and support "best practice". • Support quality assurance and quality improvement activities. • Assist operational and medical leaders in the investigation and response to patient concerns. • Recruitment, oversight and support of medical leaders in Northwest area seniors and Continuing Care programs.
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Description: The Department of Surgery, Alberta Health Services–Calgary Corridor and the University of Calgary invite applications for the position of Physician Lead Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Calgary Corridor This leadership position is open to surgeons based primarily in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an interest in surgical leadership and will have a respected profile in the physician community. They will have effective communication skills and a track record of engaging their team members. They will have demonstrated success in areas of clinical practice and either education, research, quality improvement or leadership. The Bariatric program encompasses medical inpatient and community (pre and post surgery) care as well as surgical care. This Physician Lead in the Department of Surgery provides oversight of the surgical elements of inpatient care, accreditation, quality and safety initiatives for bariatric patients. Deliverables include: 1. Represent the group in all relevant leadership meetings concerning the Bariatric Surgery program. 2. Organize and lead regular business meetings with the group (provide minutes to General Surgery Section Lead. 3. Assign/allocate clinic schedule for the Surgeons working in the Bariatric Surgery program. 4. Organize the provision of educational sessions for allied health workers. 5. Meet with the Bariatric Clinic staff regularly for question and answer sessions. 6. Meet with Clinic Manager and Medical Director on regular basis. 7. Respond to ongoing issues that arise out of SHC/PLC Bariatric Clinic regarding bariatric issues on daily basis. 8. Respond to patient concerns that arise in the clinic and/or following surgery. 9. Arrange Bariatric Call Schedule. 10. Coordinate and provide recruitment and growth requirements for the group
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Emergency Health Services (EHS) is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency and pre-hospital care across the province. EHS delivers integrated ground ambulance, air ambulance, dispatch, clinical oversight, and mobile integrated health (community paramedicine) programs that support Albertans during medical emergencies and inter-facility transport. The Senior Medical Director (SMD), Emergency Health Services provides senior physician leadership for provincial EHS programs and reports to the Chief of People and Practice Excellence. Together, they provide clinical and medical leadership to ensure safe, effective, efficient, and coordinated EHS delivery across Alberta. This role provides direction on provincial clinical standards, medical control protocols, quality assurance, performance improvement, and the strategic evolution of the EHS system. The SMD is an active member of the EHS Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The position may be based in any major Alberta center. Occasional provincial and national travel may be required. ACCOUNTABILITIES / DELIVERABLES The Senior Medical Director works in partnership with the EHS Executive Leadership Team to provide medical direction and oversight for all provincial EHS activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. Actively participate in the ongoing development and implementation of a provincial EHS strategic plan including pre-hospital emergency response, dispatch services, inter-facility transfers, mobile integrated health, and provincial air ambulance; 2. Be accountable for providing clinical oversight for EHS professionals employed by or affiliated with EHS, including required clinical policies and medical control protocols; 3. Jointly oversee the provincial strategic plan including pre-hospital emergency response, dispatch services, inter-facility transfers and provincial air ambulance; 4. Oversee the ongoing development of a Provincial EHS quality assurance and improvement program; 5. Provide administrative leadership, including performance management, coaching and mentoring of the EHS Medical Director team; 6. Serve as Co-Chair of the EHS Research Committee. Receive, review, and approve EMS research projects within the guidelines of the Committee. Provide leadership and guidance to the EMS Research program. 7. Actively participate with other ACA strategic and operational portfolios. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS The Emergency Health Services Act and associated Regulations, establish the medical oversight structure for EHS in Alberta. While these documents are under revision, the current Regulation identifies the Provincial Medical Director and medical directors within the health region. The Provincial Medical Director is the highest level of medical oversight authority and is responsible to work with regions to develop, establish, and maintain medical care protocols, oversee direction provided by health region medical directors,
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Description: Full time rural family physician for the community of Lamont. Duties will include community clinic, ER Shifts including on call, management of acute care patients and long-term care patients (site of 54 beds). This physician will also be expected to assist in the OR as needed. Physicians in Lamont cover towns of Mundare and Bruderheim. Lamont - Google Maps Location Town of Lamont Lamont Health Care Centre Alberta Is Calling Travel Time: - To Edmonton: 1 hour - To Calgary: 3 hours 40 minutes - To Red Deer: 2 hours 20 minutes - To Grande Prairie: 5 hours - To Lethbridge: 5 hours 30 minutes - To Medicine Hat: 5 hours
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Join Covenant Health as a Clinical Associate! - Covenant Health invites applications for Clinical Associate (Non-MRP Hospitalist) positions based primarily at Grey Nuns Community Hospital and/or Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. - Clinical Associates are fully licensed physicians who provide inpatient medical support within established clinical services. Working in collaboration with attending physicians, Clinical Associates assist in the management of patients’ medical comorbidities and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you will: - Manage medical comorbidities of patients within a defined clinical service in consultation with, or under the direction of, the attending physician. - Respond to consultation requests from other clinical services or the Emergency Department as directed by the attending physician. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, coordinated patient care. Coverage Opportunities We are currently accepting applications for after-hours care coverage on the following services: Grey Nuns Community Hospital - CCU+ (Coronary Care Unit, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics) - PCHT Family Medicine - Surgical Services - Psychiatry Misericordia Community Hospital - ICU/CCU - Medicine In-House (PCHT Family Medicine, Non-Teaching General Internal Medicine, Villa Caritas Geriatric Psychiatry) Schedule There is no defined FTE for this role. Successful candidates will be expected to work a minimum number of shifts per year, which will be discussed and confirmed during the interview process.
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Your Opportunity The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a key executive leadership position with Primary Care Alberta (PCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the integration and coordination of a complex health delivery model across various functions, including • Guidance and oversight to primary care leaders and medical staff, in turn enabling high quality patient care; and • Leading the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures for Primary Care Alberta (PCA) in alignment with other Provincial Health Agencies; This position will maintain a strong emphasis on the importance of quality and patient safety, engagement, leadership development, and effective relationships between medical staff and the health care system, academic institutions and other primary care organizations and service providers in Alberta. The location for this position is negotiable across Alberta. The FTE is negotiable between 0.8 to 1.0. As a key part of Alberta’s refocused health care system, it is an exciting time to be a change leader within Primary Care Alberta, as we re imagine and re organize healthcare administration and delivery across Alberta to deliver on our mission of an accessible, sustainable health system for all Albertans. Come work for a supportive employer with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth Primary Care Alberta, the new provincial health agency overseeing and coordinating the delivery of primary health care services, will create a modern, more responsive and unified health care system that prioritizes patients, empowers front-line health care professionals and helps reduce pressures on the entire health system. Job Description: Reporting directly to the CEO of Primary Care Alberta, the CMO is accountable and responsible for all medical staff related matters and decisions, practitioner recruitment, retention, development and wellness provincially; and will implement policies established by PCA related to Medical Staff, ensuring the provision of high quality and safe patient care. This role ensures the strategic planning and delivery of high quality, safe, patient and family centred care are in full compliance with laws, regulations and relevant professional standards of conduct and policies, while ensuring that all regulatory and related external reporting requirements for services are met; oversees the strategic application of leading practices to achieve clinical quality outcomes and improved performance measures. The CMO will be responsible for: • Leading Physician engagement for Regional Health Care Networks (RHCNs); • Leading collaboration with medical leaders in other Provincial Health Agencies (PHAs) and Health Service Delivery Organizations to facilitate integrated care for patients; • Overseeing processes and governance structures that enable effective physician input on strategic and clinical issues; • Leading people r
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The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, invites applications for a position of a General Surgeon to be based at the Sturgeon Community. Located in St. Albert, Alberta the Sturgeon Community Hospital is a 169 bed hospital offering a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialty services within cardiology, medicine, obstetrics, surgery, gastroenterology, critical care, and emergency medicine. The General Surgery program presently consists of 62 General Surgeons and provides service to the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities. We provide specialized care in all aspects of General Surgery including hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation, general surgical oncology, head and neck surgery, endocrine surgery, trauma, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, upper GI surgery, bariatric surgery, breast surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. The Sturgeon Community Hospital operates within the Edmonton Zone and currently has 24 acute surgical beds in addition to day surgery capacity. We are a group of 7 full-time general surgeons and one part-time military surgeon. The surgical group shares a private office space and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join this clinic or establish their own office space. We are active members of the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta, routinely participating in departmental research and other administrative activities. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions and has been internationally recognized among the world’s top 50 medical schools.
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Alberta Health Services invites applications for the position of Medical Director, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The Medical Director serves as a resource for physicians and other staff or clinicians who have questions or require guidance on policies, processes, protocols legislation, regulatory advice or directives related to MAID. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: In a competent and professional manner, the contractor will: · Be the primary point of contact for Alberta Hospital & Surgical Health Services (HSHS), Alberta Justice, and other government health ministries related to MAID; · Participate in the Regulatory Review Committee or successor on behalf of AHS; · Oversee the evolution of the MAID program in Alberta as it pertains to AHS; · Oversee and support ongoing program maintenance; · Addresses physician issues with MAID that are more provincial in nature and/or not otherwise dealt with at Corridor level; · Provide Corridor medical supervision and leadership, including with requests for privileging, when Corridor medical leadership is not available for MAID; · Participate in and/or lead provincial navigator meetings and other working groups that may from time to time be required; · Oversee required reporting including, but not limited to, approving the quarterly report to Health Canada as delegated; · Be the point of contact for Health Information Management (HIM) for data enquiries related to MAID; · Be the point of contact for research enquiries related to MAID data; · Be the primary media contact for the AHS MAID program in Alberta; · Provide presentations to external stakeholders (e.g. Rounds, conferences, public); · Liaise with other provincial and territorial jurisdictions including Health Canada as required; and · Be the point of contact for other jurisdictions wishing to learn about the Alberta program.
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Description Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Assistant. Past experience and surgical assisting in a large regional hospital Operating Room setting is desired. Surgical assist is required in a variety of surgical specialties including general surgery, urology, obstetrics & gynecology, otolaryngology and orthopedics, with experience in laparoscopic procedures. Duties include but not limited to: - Reside in and have as his/her primary residence, Grande Prairie - Participation in an afterhours call schedule is a condition of ongoing employment - Participate fully in quality programs and initiatives undertaken within Surgical Assisting in AHS, including (without limitation) achievement of certain performance indicators followed by AHS, exercising its discretion reasonably; - Contribute to and participate in other clinical and administrative duties as assigned; - Perform other duties (including without limitation administrative and reporting duties) and attendance at meetings as reasonably scheduled by the Facility Medical Director, Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief or delegate; Community Information: GRANDE PRAIRIE: Located about 450 kilometers northwest of Edmonton, and about the same distance north of Jasper National Park, Grande Prairie offers the best of both worlds - big city amenities without losing the comfort of a smaller community and close proximity to outstanding wilderness areas. The City of Grande Prairie is an economically strong and culturally diverse large urban centre, with a population of about 75,000 and growing. Grande Prairie residents enjoy city pride, beautiful homes, a wide choice of recreation, education, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Grande Prairie is a full-service urban centre with a Multiplex Recreational centre: www.eastlinkcentre.ca, Polytechnic College: www.nwpolytech.ca, numerous cultural events, alpine skiing: www.nitehawkalpine.com, cross country skiing: www.wapitinordic.com, mountain biking, camping, water sports and more. Public elementary and high schools, private schools, a French Immersion school and a regional polytechnic offer families a range of educational opportunities usually only available in major city centers. In the centre of Grande Prairie, winding park trails along the Bear Creek valley takes walkers, joggers, bikers and roller blades through 15 kilometers of well treed and maintained park lands. A well-equipped indoor swimming facility, outdoor pool, fully equipped gymnastics centre, indoor hockey arenas - including a twin ice arena - offer children and adults a full choice of sports and recreational activities. Cross-country ski trails and a downhill ski facility just south of the city take full advantage of the scenic Wapiti River valley, well known for its wealth of dinosaur artifacts. The Prairie Art Gallery, Centre for Creative Arts, Second Street Theatre, a Live Theatre group and a college theatre all run drama and arts programs and produc
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Description Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Assistant. Past experience and surgical assisting in a large regional hospital Operating Room setting is desired. Surgical assist is required in a variety of surgical specialties including general surgery, urology, obstetrics & gynecology, otolaryngology and orthopedics, with experience in laparoscopic procedures. Duties include but not limited to: - Reside in and have as his/her primary residence, Grande Prairie - Participation in an afterhours call schedule is a condition of ongoing employment - Participate fully in quality programs and initiatives undertaken within Surgical Assisting in AHS, including (without limitation) achievement of certain performance indicators followed by AHS, exercising its discretion reasonably; - Contribute to and participate in other clinical and administrative duties as assigned; - Perform other duties (including without limitation administrative and reporting duties) and attendance at meetings as reasonably scheduled by the Facility Medical Director, Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief or delegate; Community Information: GRANDE PRAIRIE: Located about 450 kilometers northwest of Edmonton, and about the same distance north of Jasper National Park, Grande Prairie offers the best of both worlds - big city amenities without losing the comfort of a smaller community and close proximity to outstanding wilderness areas. The City of Grande Prairie is an economically strong and culturally diverse large urban centre, with a population of about 75,000 and growing. Grande Prairie residents enjoy city pride, beautiful homes, a wide choice of recreation, education, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Grande Prairie is a full-service urban centre with a Multiplex Recreational centre: www.eastlinkcentre.ca, Polytechnic College: www.nwpolytech.ca, numerous cultural events, alpine skiing: www.nitehawkalpine.com, cross country skiing: www.wapitinordic.com, mountain biking, camping, water sports and more. Public elementary and high schools, private schools, a French Immersion school and a regional polytechnic offer families a range of educational opportunities usually only available in major city centers. In the centre of Grande Prairie, winding park trails along the Bear Creek valley takes walkers, joggers, bikers and roller blades through 15 kilometers of well treed and maintained park lands. A well-equipped indoor swimming facility, outdoor pool, fully equipped gymnastics centre, indoor hockey arenas - including a twin ice arena - offer children and adults a full choice of sports and recreational activities. Cross-country ski trails and a downhill ski facility just south of the city take full advantage of the scenic Wapiti River valley, well known for its wealth of dinosaur artifacts. The Prairie Art Gallery, Centre for Creative Arts, Second Street Theatre, a Live Theatre group and a college theatre all run drama and arts programs and produc
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AHS
Sponsorship Eligible
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This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services. Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral. Job Description: We are seeking physician to provide comprehensive care to patients in a busy clinic in Medicine Hat . Medicine Hat is a beautiful Town with warmer weather and home to the tallest tipi, good environment for raising your family. Current CPSA eligibility , sponsorship is available and CMPA required. Current BLS, ACLS preferred Locums, are also encouraged to apply. bsamak1@yahoo.com
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This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services. Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral. Job Description: We are seeking a licensed or eligible General Practitioner (Family Physician) to join our established and growing clinic in Alberta. This position is open to candidates requiring employer sponsorship and support through the applicable provincial and federal pathways. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and chronic disease management for a diverse patient population. The physician will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, supported by administrative and clinical staff, and will have access to modern EMR systems and operational infrastructure. Responsibilities include: - Providing longitudinal primary care to patients across the lifespan - Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions - Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests - Prescribing medications and treatments in accordance with best practices - Maintaining accurate and timely medical records - Participating in continuity of care and follow-up We offer a supportive practice environment, flexible scheduling, and administrative assistance to enable physicians to focus on delivering high-quality care. Sponsorship support and onboarding assistance will be provided to qualified candidates.
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Description: This position will be responsible for providing physiatric support for the Calgary brain injury program conducted at Foothills medical centre. The position will provide physiatric support for the inpatient consultation and outpatient consultations. Outpatient clinics will include patients presenting with all causes of brain conditions including but not limited to mild, moderate, severe traumatic brain injury, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, intercranial lesions, intercranial injections and other intercranial abnormalities. They will provide 2-4 months of inpatient services either for consultation or on the tertiary neurorehabilitation ward. They will provide 1-2 days of outpatient clinical care. They will also be responsible for taking a share of call for the Foothills Medical Centre U58/Tertiary Neurorehabilitation unit (approximately 1-3 weeks of on call per year. 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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Acute Care Alberta (ACA) invites applications for the role of Interim ACA Physician Leader, Quality and Safety. This is a 0.5 FTE position. The successful candidate will provide medical leadership to the ACA Patient Safety, Quality, and Education teams, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality acute care across Alberta. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and the Quality Management and Improvement (QMI) teams, the Physician Leader will provide strategic leadership and expertise in quality and patient safety. The role supports the implementation of the ACA Quality and Safety Management System (QSMS). ACA has a provincial mandate across ACA and its partners, including Health Service Providers (HSPs), Provincial Health Corporations (PHCs), and Chartered Surgical Facilities (CSFs). The QSMS provides strategic direction and alignment for quality and safety prioritization, measurement, reporting, and improvement activities across the acute care system. The Physician Leader will be a leader in implementation of the QSMS, ensuring strong physician engagement and collaboration across the system. The role also supports a proactive approach to patient safety, in addition to providing expertise in the management of clinical adverse events. Working closely with the ACA Patient Safety team and the Leader, Quality Management and Improvement, the successful candidate will co-lead or support physician leaders involved in Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) and other patient safety initiatives. The Physician Leader will serve on the ACA Quality Assurance Committee and contribute to advancing a proactive and learning-focused approach to patient safety across acute care. Working with Quality and Patient Safety Education, the Physician Leader will support the development and review of education materials and provide physician leadership and strategic guidance when appropriate. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in patient safety, quality improvement, physician engagement, and collaborative leadership. They will be an inclusive and forward-thinking leader with the ability to work effectively within a complex health system and multidisciplinary team.
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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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