General Obstetrician & Gynecologist – Drumheller

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, and the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Drumheller Health Centre, invites applications for an Obstetrician & Gynecologist to establish a full-time practice in the community of Drumheller. This position requires a scope of practice that includes:

• Community Clinic
• Complete Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgeries
• Consults in the Emergency Department
• Acute Care, Long Term Care
• Specialist On-Call Coverage

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Drumheller;
• 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;
• Establish and maintain full-time community-based practice within the community;
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full-time participation in the Obstetrics and Gynecology call schedule, as required.

Community Information:

There is nowhere quite like the Drumheller Valley! In the Heart of the Canadian Badlands in Southern Alberta, the Drumheller Valley offers visitors a unique combination of spectacular scenery and interesting things to do.

Travel Time:

• To Edmonton: 3 hours
• To Calgary: 1 hour 30 minutes
• To Red Deer: 1 hour 40 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 7 hours 15 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 2 hours 40 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 2 hours 20 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology, or currently be enrolled in an Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program;
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
• Compensation: Fee for Service
• On Call Stipend - Physician are remunerated for being on call.
• Posting Date: Apr 2, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found