LOCUM - Rural Family Medicine Physician- Oyen

Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently seeking Locum Family Physicians for the Big Country Health Centre in Oyen. This would include Inpatient, Outpatient and Acute Care. Call support as per AHS call schedules and expectations including ER on call rotation for Rural Medicine practices in the South Zone at Oyen. On call coverage with on-call payments in accordance with the Alberta Medical Association agreement. 

Clinic Information
Clinic Name: Oyen Medical Clinic
Clinic Type: Group Practice
Number of Physicians currently in practice: 2
Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:00pm
Practice Description: Office and hospital practice
Clinic is supported by Palliser PCN

Oyen, Alberta is a small town in east-central Alberta near the Saskatchewan border, offering a quiet rural lifestyle with essential amenities and a strong sense of community. With a population of around 1,000, Oyen serves as a regional hub for the Special Areas and is surrounded by expansive prairie landscapes ideal for outdoor recreation. Rich with recreational opportunities, community organizations and historical attractions, Oyen is centrally located in Alberta with easy access to larger centres like Medicine Hat, Calgary and Saskatoon. The town is served by Big Country Hospital and the Oyen Medical Clinic, providing physicians the opportunities for hospital and clinic-based care, emergency coverage, and care collaboration with available allied health professionals. The community is actively engaged in physician recruitment and retention, making Oyen a rewarding place to build a career in rural medicine. Please visit www.physiciancareersinoyen.com for more information.

Travel Time:

To Edmonton: 4 1/2 hrs
To Calgary: 3 hrs
To Red Deer: 3 1/2 hrs
To Lethbridge: 4 hrs
To Medicine Hat: 2 hrs