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 will establish and maintain a community-based practice within the town of High River or surrounding rural area.
• The successful applicant may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or by opening their own practice.
• The successful applicant must have strong OB/GYN surgical skills including operative laparoscopy experience.
• No antepartum care required - consultant obstetrics only, providing backup for local family physicians and midwives.
• On-call 1 in 3 but taken from home (must reside within 30 minutes of the High River General Hospital).
• Gynecology access to 2 full OR days per month.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a qualified medical doctor with specialist certification in obstetrics and gynecology.
• The successful candidate will have their FRCPC with specialist certification in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Experience in managing complications of labor and cesarean sections including cesarean hysterectomy.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Rural Medicine
• Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• 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. Find out more on the Town of High River's website here.

Posting Date: Sep 5, 2025

Closing Date: Oct 31, 2025

Target Start Date: Nov 3, 2025