LOCUM - Rural Family Medicine Physician- Oyen
Description
Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently seeking Locum Family Physicians for the Big Country Health Centre in Oyen. This would include Inpatient, Outpatient, and Acute Care. Call support as per AHS call schedules and expectations including ER on call rotation for Rural Medicine practices in the South Zone at Oyen. On call coverage with on-call payments in accordance with the Alberta Medical Association agreement.
Clinic Information
- Clinic Name: Oyen Medical Clinic
- Clinic Type: Group Practice
- Number of Physicians currently in practice: 2
- Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:00pm
- Practice Description: Office and hospital practice
- Clinic is supported by Palliser PCN
Oyen, Alberta is a small town in east-central Alberta near the Saskatchewan border, offering a quiet rural lifestyle with essential amenities and a strong sense of community. With a population of around 1,000, Oyen serves as a regional hub for the Special Areas and is surrounded by expansive prairie landscapes ideal for outdoor recreation. Rich with recreational opportunities, community organizations, and historical attractions, Oyen is centrally located in Alberta with easy access to larger centres like Medicine Hat, Calgary, and Saskatoon. The town is served by Big Country Hospital and the Oyen Medical Clinic, providing physicians the opportunities for hospital and clinic-based care, emergency coverage, and care collaboration with available allied health professionals. The community is actively engaged in physician recruitment and retention, making Oyen a rewarding place to build a career in rural medicine. Please visit www.physiciancareersinoyen.com for more information.
Travel Time:
- To Edmonton: 4 1/2 hrs
- To Calgary: 3 hrs
- To Red Deer: 3 1/2 hrs
- To Lethbridge: 4 hrs
- To Medicine Hat: 2 hrs
CPSA and CMPA (current) required.
Current ACLS required.
ATLS, PALS, NRP preferred.
For more information on obtaining a CPSA license and the eligibility requirements, please visit The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.
This position is not sponsorship eligible.
Additional Information
- Position Classification: Short-term Locum
- FTE: 0
- Unit and Program: Rural Medicine
- Specialty: Family Medicine - Community / Primary Care
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: No
- Compensation: Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service
- Travel and accommodation compensation, inquire for more details.
Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Incentives:
Several benefits are available to physicians through the AMA. To receive these benefits, physicians must be members of the AMA or pay a non-member administration fee. https://www.albertadoctors.org/
Posting Date: Aug 14, 2025
Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found