Family Medicine Physician - Coronation

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Coronation. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Inpatient Care, Long Term Care, and Emergency Room Coverage - including participation in the on-call schedule.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

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

On-call guidelines for this area are as follows:

• Weekday call is from 0800 - 0800 hours the next morning.
• Weekend call is from 0800 Friday until 0800 hours on Monday or 0800 Tuesday when Monday is a statutory holiday.

Community Information:

The Town of Coronation: Come and enjoy a rich quality of life for you and your family, while practicing medicine in Coronation. Coronation provides quality healthcare, excellent facilities, and strong support networks. Coronation is located along Highway #12 and is the largest community within the County of Paintearth. The residents are very proud of their community. The town of Coronation is a family-friendly community with an abundance of services, supports, and facilities for its citizens that are enjoyed and appreciated by all of its citizens.

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 2 hours 50 minutes
• To Calgary: 3 hours 20 minutes
• To Red Deer: 2 hours
• To Grande Prairie: 7 hours 10 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 3 hours 40 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 2 hours 45 minutes

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Pediatric Life Support (PALS);
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS);

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: Fee for Service
• Posting Date: Jun 20, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found