Family Medicine Physician - Rimbey
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- Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)
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- MED0003LP Requisition #
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- Jan 09, 2025 Post Date
Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Rimbey. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Acute Care, Continuing Care, and On-call coverage for ER, Acute Care and LTC.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Rimbey;
- 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;
- Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full time participation in the Emergency Department call schedule (shared in equal proportions generally 72-96h/month), On-call physician provides after hour coverage to the Acute Care and LTC as required;
- 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:
Rimbey - Google Maps Location
Town of Rimbey
Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
Alberta Is Calling
Travel Time:
• To Edmonton: 1 hour 35 minutes
• To Calgary: 2 hours 5 minutes
• To Red Deer: 45 minutes
• To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 5 minutes
• To Lethbridge: 3 hours 55 minutes
• To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 30 minutes
Required Qualifications:
- Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
- Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP);
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
- Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
Desired Qualifications:
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.