Family Medicine Physician with Emergency Medicine – St. Paul

Alberta Health Services – North Zone is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of St. Paul, Alberta. This position will provide services for:

• Community Clinic
• Emergency Room Coverage
• Inpatient & Outpatient Services
• Long-Term 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.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of St. Paul;
• 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 full-time participation in the Emergency Department 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.

Community Information

St. Paul is strategically located in the center of the northeast region of Alberta, and as a result maintains its status as a major trading center for the surrounding area. An excellent road system and 3,500-foot paved airstrip provide easy access to and from the area.

Population of St. Paul including catchment is 16,205 and is situated 200km northeast of Edmonton on Highway 28. Because of the town's ideal location in the northeast region of Alberta, product and service industries are taking a second look at St. Paul.

The variety of recreation facilities offered in St. Paul includes two indoor ice arenas, an indoor swimming pool, a recreation center/6 sheet curling rink, 14 soccer fields, 14 community parks, 2 tennis courts, 2 sports fields, 8 ball diamonds, a bowling alley, movie theatres, the St. Paul Golf Course [9 holes], and a ski trail area.

Nearby park facilities include the Kehewin Lake Recreation Area [50 campsites, boat launch and fishing], Lac Bellevue Municipal Recreation Area [32 campsites, hiking and water-based recreation opportunities], Lower Therien Lake [canoeing opportunities], Stony Lake Municipal Recreation Area [30 campsites, trails and water-based recreation], the St. Paul Municipal Campground within town limits [50 campsites].

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 hands-on experience (within the past 2 years) in all areas of practice noted within the Description, as the sole provider;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS);
• Rural Emergency Room Experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP);
• College of Family Physicians of Canada – Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM).

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.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Emergency Medicine
• Specialty: Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
• Compensation: Fee for Service
• On Call Stipend - Physicians are remunerated for being on call.
• Posting Date: Apr 17, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found