Covenant Health invites applications for Clinical Associate (Non-MRP Hospitalist) positions based primarily at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Clinical Associates are fully licensed physicians who provide medical coverage within Covenant Health’s Acute Care Coverage (ACC) program. Working alongside Associate Physicians, Residents, and Most Responsible Physicians (MRPs), Clinical Associates support the care of complex inpatients across multiple medicine services while contributing to a collaborative, team-based model of care. · Provide overnight medical coverage for complex inpatient populations across multiple medicine services. · Assess and manage acute clinical concerns requiring physician intervention. · Complete consultations, admissions, and urgent patient assessments as required. · Provide clinical support and guidance to Associate Physicians and other members of the overnight care team. · Collaborate with Most Responsible Physicians (MRPs) regarding complex patient care and escalation needs. · Support a co-managed model of care by contributing to both assigned patient populations and broader service needs. · Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, residents, Associate Physicians, and allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care. · Contribute to patient flow, timely clinical decision-making, and operational efficiency across inpatient medicine services. Schedule This position does not have a defined FTE and offers flexibility based on operational requirements. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to a minimum number of shifts annually. Scheduling expectations and availability requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Qualifications: · Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent. · Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. · Demonstrated commitment to quality care, patient safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion · Understanding of Just Culture principles in healthcare. Preferred Working knowledge of Connect Care (Epic).
Remuneration for this position is based on the Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan (ARP) OR Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest outlining relevant experience, a curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. For more information regarding coverage responsibilities and available shift options, please contact Covenant Health Medical Affairs at MedicalAffairsCOV@covenanthealth.ca.
