Generalist Obstetrician Gynecologist - High River

Alberta Health Services, Department of Rural Medicine, Calgary Zone is recruiting an experienced Obstetrician & Gynecologist to join the medical staff at High River General Hospital.

Position Description:

• This is a full-time position with a mix of community-based clinic and hospital work with on-call coverage to support the local maternity clinic providers.
• The successful applicant must have strong OB/GYN surgical skills including operative laparoscopy experience and be comfortable operating without on-site backup of other surgical specialties in a Level 1 community hospital.
• No antepartum care required - consultant obstetrics only, providing backup for local family physicians and midwives who provide low-risk obstetrical care.
• On-call 1 in 3 but taken from home (must reside within 30 minutes of the High River General Hospital).
• 2 full OR days per month for gynecological procedures.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a qualified medical doctor with specialist certification in obstetrics and gynecology; applicants must be eligible for independent practice through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), and must read, write, and speak English.
• The successful candidate will have their FRCPC with specialist certification in obstetrics and gynecology (or equivalent); demonstrated the ability to work with and manage a multi-disciplinary team; superior interpersonal communication skills; and strong surgical skills including extensive laparoscopic skills and training.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Rural Medicine
• Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
• Compensation: This position is a Fee for Service position; billings are submitted to Alberta Health.

Community Info:

Enjoy the advantages of living in a community with a small town feel close to larger centres including the city of Calgary (30 minutes, 50 minutes to the international airport), Banff (2 hours), and the USA border (less than 3 hours). High River is a wonderful walkable community with painted murals around the town which highlight the community's heritage. High River is nestled in nature along the Highwood River and is a thriving community of 14,000+ with many amenities to offer to residents. Find out more on the Town of High River's website here.

Posting Date: Mar 10, 2025