Family Medicine Physician - Consort

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Consort. This position requires a rural scope of practice that includes:

• Community Clinic in Consort
• Emergency Room Coverage 1:2 on-call service to Consort Hospital
• 1:6 weekend Emergency Room Coverage in Coronation
• Admit and support Long Term Care patients to both Consort and Coronation

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Consort
• 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

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:

If friendly passionate people, wide-open spaces and endless blue skies make your heart skip a beat, then your future belongs in Alberta's Special Areas, a unique municipal area covering approximately 2.1 million hectares in the south central part of the province.

The Village of Consort is the largest community located within Special Areas No. 4. With a population of 739, it is considered the trading hub of the area which encompasses the Village of Veteran, Hamlets of Monitor, Kirriemuir, Altario and Compeer and the Special Areas for a total service area of approximately 2421 people.

Education is a top priority in Consort and area. High-speed internet, video and teleconferencing mean an abundance of opportunity and services available. Quality programming for children begins with playschool and continues into the schools. Starting at kindergarten through grade 12, classrooms are equipped with the latest technology providing students a high level of education which enables them to be competitive in all facets of life.

Recent community initiatives saw the building and development of an accredited daycare which in its first year has been wildly successful. In addition, the community built and landscaped two beautiful new residences to house its medical personnel. Finally, recent multimillion dollar enhancements of the local community recreation facilities and Senior's Lodge with shovel ready plans to build an accompanying Community Drop Inn Center complete the community picture.

The residents of Consort value the arts and pursue an artistic culture. They have a fine arts centre, a recognized dance academy and access to music lessons which include piano, guitar and band. The local theatrical group puts on a dinner theatre once a year drawing visitors from near and far for an evening of entertainment.

Recreational activities play a vital role in the region. The local Sportex sees the hockey players, figure skaters and curlers staying active in the winter months. As well there is bowling and bingo for all ages. Spacious sports grounds provide opportunity for ball, bunnock and soccer games. During the hot summer months you can hear the shrieks of laughter from the children enjoying the cool blue water in the outdoor swimming pool.

An abundance of wide-open spaces makes the area a mecca for those who love the outdoors and nature. At Gooseberry Lake Provincial Park, located just north of Consort, you can enjoy the scenic trails while bird watching or just relaxing. You won't want to miss the Gooseberry Lake Rodeo in June. Adjacent to the park is the Consort Golf Course, an impressive, family-friendly nine-hole grass golf course with a clubhouse and for the young and young at heart, you will find refreshing fun at the Eccles Spray Park.

Consort and the Special Areas have everything a person could possibly need: technology, great people and a beautiful open landscape. All that's missing is you and when you move to our area, you are more than a physician. You are a valued member of our community.

Deep pride and committed community spirit is what defines the uniqueness of Consort. Being fourth and fifth generation, many residents, farmers and ranchers still live by the pioneer spirit,…Joan Bousquet

Consort - Google Maps Location

Town of Consort

Consort Hospital and Care Centre

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Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 3 hours 15 minutes
• To Calgary: 3 hours 40 minutes
• To Red Deer: 2 hours 20 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 7 hours 40 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 4 hours
• To Medicine Hat: 2 hours 40 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application)
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
• Pediatric 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.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Family Medicine
• Specialty: Family Medicine - Community / Primary Care
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
• Compensation: The average gross income of a Family Medicine Physician in Alberta is $380,522. Compensation for this opportunity is based on a fee-for-service model and may include additional program stipends.
• Posting Date: Feb 27, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found