General Internal Medicine Physician - Red Deer

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, and the Department of General Internal Medicine at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, invites applications for a General Internal Medicine Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of Red Deer. Peri-operative experience or fellowship would be an asset, and there is an opportunity for the right candidate to have substantial participation in a provincially funded peri-operative hip and knee clinic. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, Emergency Consults, and Specialist On-Call Coverage.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Red Deer;
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full-time participation in the General Internal Medicine call schedule, as required.

Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of 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.

The GIM physicians are expected to follow their own patients once discharged to the community (if required, and unless other arrangements made). In addition, the candidate will be expected to participate in the outpatient clinics. It is strongly recommended that the successful candidate make arrangements for an outpatient/community office, separate from the hospital, with charting and administration services. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Community Information:

Red Deer is a thriving family-friendly city of over 100,000 people that is in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and many other outdoor attractions. We are ideally situated between Edmonton and Calgary, both less than an hour and a half drive away. Red Deer has all the amenities you need: great school systems, well-equipped hospitals and health centers, and there's always lots to learn at our libraries and museums. With an assortment of recreation facilities, multi-use trails, and green spaces along with engaging local culture and art - there's an experience waiting for you.

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre | Alberta Health Services

About Red Deer - The City of Red Deer

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 1 hour 40 minutes
• To Calgary: 1 hour 30 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 50 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 3 hours 25 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 55 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC);
• Have specialty certification or equivalent in Medicine, or currently be enrolled in a General Internal Medicine Residency Program;
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required, as the Most Responsible Physician;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);

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.

Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Medicine
• Specialty: General Internal Medicine (GIM)
• Secondary Specialty: Medicine
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• 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: May 23, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found