Alberta Health Services – North Zone, and the Department of Hospital Medicine at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, are currently looking for a General Internal Medicine specialist to join their current team of Specialists, in the community of Fort McMurray. The successful Internal Medicine specialist will hold ongoing Alberta Health Services hospital privileges, within the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre and is required to offer services within the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre and out of a community-based Specialty practice, within the community of Fort McMurray. The candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing independent outpatient practice or form an independent outpatient office of their own. 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 Fort McMurray. • 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 Internal Medicine 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 Zone Clinical Department of Internal 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. Community Information: Welcome to Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Stretching from north central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo ranks, by area, among the largest municipalities in North America. Nestled in the boreal forest at the confluence of four rivers, Fort McMurray, the largest city in the Municipality, is a vibrant community rich in history and with an unlimited potential for the future. Fort McMurray has an International Airport as of 2014. Many direct flights local, nationally and internationally are available. Take some time to enjoy the region's parks and trails. There are 400 hectares of serene parks and an extensive, 130-kilometre trail system to explore - running, walking or biking. Festivals and events are offered all year round. It’s a community of strong family values and opportunities in any sporting event is possible from youth to adult. Options for children in theatre, sports, dance, are endless. At a Glance Location: 435 Km northeast of Edmonton on Highway 63 2024 Population: 84,044 Industries: Oil sands, natural gas and pipeline sectors, forestry
- Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application). - Have subspecialty certification or equivalent in Internal Medicine services, or has completed, or currently enrolled in an Internal Medicine training program. - Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC). - Recent and relevant experience (within the past 1-2 years) in all areas of practice required, as Most Responsible Physician. - Must have Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) or be FRCPC Eligible. - Have subspecialty certification or equivalent in Critical Care services or has completed or currently enrolled in a Critical Care training program. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.
Fee for Service On Call Stipend - Physicians are remunerated for being on call. Multiple Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs, including the Rural Remote Northern Program (RRNP), which provides a variable fee premium for Fort McMurray of 19.98%. For complete details on AMA Membership Compensation & Benefits, please visit their website at www.albertadoctors.org
