Alberta Health Services – North Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician a full-time/part-time Family Medicine with Anesthesia practice in the community of COMMUNITY. This position will provide services: Anesthesia services (including epidurals), Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, Long Term Care. Alberta Health Services – Northwest Corridor is actively recruiting a full-time Family Medicine Physician with a diploma in Anesthesia (or equivalency) in the community of Peace River. This position will provide services in Anesthesia (including epidurals), Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, and Long Term Care. 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. Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Peace River - 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 but not limited to, fair and equitable participation in the Anesthesia and Emergency Department call schedules, 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 Community Information: Peace River is a vibrant town in the heart of northwest Alberta. Geographically, the town has been gifted with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Alberta. The town itself is set on the banks of the Peace River and the surrounding neighborhoods straddle the river valley, providing breathtaking views enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. A progressive theatre company is active in the community, the museum hosts monthly exhibitions, several music venues attract national acts on a regular basis and one of Alberta’s most popular two-day music festivals – Peace Fest – goes ahead each July, taking advantage of the long, warm summer nights. A network of trails straddle town and can accommodate running, hiking, biking and exploring. There is an eight-kilometer paved path that runs along the river. Fishing, boating and photography are popular river pursuits. You will also find an indoor swimming pool, a hockey arena, several outdoor rinks, squash and racquetball courts, gymnasiums and numerous sports clubs within the community. Peace Ri
Required Qualifications: - Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application). - Recent and relevant experience within the past 2 years in all areas of practice required, as the sole provider; including Emergency - Sole provider of Anesthesia services (Diploma required, with a minimum of six months pre & post diploma experience) - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Pediatric Life Support (PALS); - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Desired Qualifications - College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) - College of Family Physicians of Canada – Family Practice Anesthesia (CCFP-FPA) - If practice includes Obstetrics: Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB) / Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) 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. Multiple Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs, including the Rural Remote Northern Program (RRNP), which provides a variable fee premium for COMMUNITY of 20.9%. For complete details on AMA Membership Compensation & Benefits, see - www.albertadoctors.org
