Alberta Health Services and the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, invites applications for locum Infectious Diseases Specialist to be based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Edmonton, Alberta from January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to apply for a Clinical Faculty Appointment in the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, which will be considered under a separate process through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. This is a locum position providing infectious diseases inpatient consultation services for 4-6 weeks during the period from January-June, 2026. On weekends/holidays, the practitioner will be expected to participate equitably in regional call coverage at the RAH and Misericordia Hospital sites. The successful candidate will also participate in ambulatory care of patients with infectious diseases. The ambulatory component includes provision of consultation services at the Outpatient IV Clinic on site, as well as general Infectious Diseases clinics. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide clinical teaching to Infectious Diseases residents rotating on the RAH service as well as, rotating residents and students when on call and/or in clinics.
Qualifications: · MD or equivalent. · Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. · Certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. · Expertise and commitment to quality care and patient safety. · Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in the healthcare environment. · Understanding of Just Culture and its role in healthcare. Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent, at min. 3 references and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, and experience. We recommend a Canadian Common CV (https://ccv-cvc.ca). The competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas to apply.
Remuneration will be based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule. Remuneration can range between $300,000 to $800,000 per year depending on the number of shifts, patients seen, education & experiences. Total compensation for fee-for-service billings varies by individual practitioner, and the compensation shown reflects the average amounts for this specialty as reported by Alberta Health.
