Family Medicine Physician - Rimbey

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Rimbey. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Acute Care, Continuing Care, and On-call coverage for ER, Acute Care, and LTC.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Rimbey;
• 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 (shared in equal proportions generally 72-96h/month), On-call physician provides after-hour coverage to the Acute Care and LTC 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:

• Rimbey - Google Maps Location
• Town of Rimbey
• Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
• Alberta Is Calling

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 1 hour 35 minutes
• To Calgary: 2 hours 5 minutes
• To Red Deer: 45 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 5 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 3 hours 55 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 30 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);
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;

Desired Qualifications:

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

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
• On Call Stipend - Physician 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: Jan 9, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found