The community of High Prairie is currently looking to recruit an Ophthalmologist Visiting Specialist, to work alongside the local physicians and provide services in ophthalmology consults and procedures, with a focus on Cataracts. The ideal candidate will visit this community approximately 1-3 days per month, with approximately 10-25 cases per day of visiting. This position will require the selected candidate to sign a Visiting Specialist contract rendering their services. Qualifications • Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). • Must be licensed to practice as an Ophthalmology Specialist per CPSA standards. • Membership in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Candidate must have hands-on experience offering ophthalmology services within the past 1-2 years. Experience offering these services as a sole provider is required. Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to be included with application. All physicians who wish to practice in Alberta must hold a valid license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. For more information on obtaining this license and the eligibility requirements, please visit College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta www.cpsa.ab Community Information Town of High Prairie - Home RHPAP_COMMUNITYPROFILE_HIGHPRAIRIE_8.5x11_OCTOBER2024.pdf
Required Qualifications • Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). • Must be licensed to practice as an Ophthalmology Specialist per CPSA standards. • Membership in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Candidate must have hands-on experience offering ophthalmology services within the past 1-2 years. Experience offering these services as a sole provider is required. Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to be included with application. All physicians who wish to practice in Alberta must hold a valid license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. For more information on obtaining this license and the eligibility requirements, please visit College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta www.cpsa.ab 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 women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.
Fee for Service Through the Outreach and Travelling Physician Support Policy Visiting Specialists are eligible for monetary supports: The outreach financial incentive, at a minimum, requires one way travel greater than 50kms, and pays at $1/kms up to a maximum 500kms one way. Zonal Medical Affairs will calculate payments using a round-trip amount on a monthly basis. For approved outreach service requests AHS will remunerate mileage/car rentals/taxis, meals, flights and accommodation in keeping with the AHS Travel Policy.
