Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a full time Family Medicine Physician with Long Term Care and Emergency Medicine in the community of Camrose. This position will also take on responsibilities covering Long Term Care sites - rounding weekly and being on call, be required to provide 2-4 shifts/month in the Emergency Department with a blend of day, evening and night shifts, and will be required to participate in student teaching of third year medical students as well as our family medicine residents. Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Camrose; - 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 participation in the Long Term Care & Emergency 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 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: The Stage is set for a Dynamic Life! Camrose is considered by many as one of the most beautiful cities on the prairies, boasting an exceptional quality of life for both citizens and visitors. Our community takes pride in our modern services, first class recreation facilities, all-embracing cultural opportunities, and extensive programs and services for all ages. We have the best of both worlds – big city amenities with small town friendliness and security. Camrose people get involved. You’ll notice people making things happen at trade fairs, jamborees, service clubs, church events and festivals. We have fun while we get things done – but it’s also important to us that every individual in our community has access to the resources they need to live the best life. Camrose is so active that it is hard not to get involved. Whether your chosen sport is golf, cross country skiing, swimming, hockey, aerobics, curling, soccer, volleyball, basketball, slow pitch, fastball, or if you just enjoy walking your dog in the park, you can do it all in Camrose. Not only do many of our athletes compete at world-class events, we are also pleased to host those world-class events right here in Camrose. Shopping in Camrose is terrific! Enthusiastic day-trippers fl
Required Qualifications: - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); - Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required; Desired Qualifications: - Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP); - Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); - Preference given to those with recent rural experience; 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 physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.
Compensation for this opportunity is based on a fee-for-service model and may include additional program stipends. The average gross income of a Family Medicine Physician in Alberta is $300,000 to $600,000.? Total compensation for fee-for-service billings vary by individual practitioner, and the compensation shown reflects the average range of wages for this specialty as reported by Alberta Health.
