Family Medicine Physician - Drayton Valley

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Drayton Valley. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, Long Term Care.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Drayton Valley;
• 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:

Drayton Valley is a vibrant and diverse community sitting high above the North Saskatchewan River, where the open plains of the prairie rise toward the boreal forest and the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Poised between the commercial bustle of Alberta’s capital region and the vast expanses and limitless resources of the Canadian West, Drayton Valley embraces the best of the modern world while still having a taste of Alberta’s Frontier Spirit. Drayton Valley is a growing and progressive community of about 6,000 people, located 60 minutes west of Leduc, 90 minutes southwest from Edmonton, and two hours northwest of Red Deer. Oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture are primary economic drivers in Drayton Valley and over 640 businesses serve the area. Drayton Valley supports exceptional recreational experiences including a challenging 18-hole golf course, downhill and cross-country ski trails, a 14-km walking trail, and numerous facilities for sports enthusiasts. Community-minded residents value participation, as evidenced by the large number of volunteer groups and associations. Drayton Valley is home to one Catholic school and six public schools and offers programs for adult learning and continuing education.

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 1 hour 30 minutes
• To Calgary: 3 hours 10 minutes
• To Red Deer: 1 hour 50 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 4 hours 10 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 5 hours 5 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 5 hours 35 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, as the sole provider;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
• 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: This Position is Fee For Service
• On Call Stipend – Physicians are remunerated for being on call.
• Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs – AMA Membership compensation programs are under review and may be subject to change.
• Posting Date: Apr 4, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found