Description: The Department of Anesthesiology Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone, invites applications for the position of Transitional Pain Services Zone Lead in the Calgary Zone. Reports to the Department Head of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. The goals of the Transitional Pain Service include reducing the incidence and/or severity of chronic post-surgical pain, the chronic use of opioids in surgical patients including OUD, pain related distress and catastrophizing in the surgical patient and Emergency Room and readmission rates for pain management. Providing a bridge from in hospital care to the care in the medical home and a vehicle for research and Quality Improvement for post-surgical pain. Improving collaboration on patient care between surgical and anesthesia departments. Calgary Highlights: Calgary is approximately 80km east of the Canadian Rockies and is located in the transition zone between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the Canadian prairies. It is the largest city in Alberta, with a metropolitan population of 1,392,609 people (Statistics Canada, 2016). The city is large in physical area, consisting of an inner city surrounded by suburban communities of various densities. Calgary’s climate is greatly influenced by the city’s elevation and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Calgary’s winters are broken up by warm, dry Chinook winds that routinely blow into the city from over the mountains during the winter months. There is easy access to many world class outdoor/mountain pursuits such as skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking and golf. Calgary has a vibrant theatre, art, food, sports and music community. It was designated as one of the cultural capitals of Canada in 2012. The city features an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars, cultural venues, public squares and shopping.
Qualifications: Applicants must be a qualified MD or equivalent, with specialist certification in anesthesiology, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta for independent anesthesia care. The successful Candidate will have their FRCPC in Anesthesia; have demonstrated the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team; superior interpersonal communication skills; and a strong commitment to delivering innovative anesthetic care. Desired competencies include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and must read, write and speak English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org
