Family Medicine Physician - Red Deer

???? Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)

MED000298

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Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a General Practitioner to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Red Deer. In addition to Community Clinic, a Family Medicine practice in Red Deer may include the following areas based on interest and operational need:

• Palliative Care
• Acute Care of the Elderly
• Addiction & Mental Health
• Surgical Assist
• Hospitalist
• Obstetrics
• Long Term Care

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Red Deer;
• 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;
  
• 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

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. 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 centres, 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.

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
• 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 women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Department: Family Medicine
• Compensation: This Position is Fee For Service On Call Stipend – Physicians 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.

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???? Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)

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???? Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)