Seniors Care Seniors Health Outreach Program (SHOP) Physician

The Family Physician- Care of the Elderly (COE) physician on Seniors Health Outreach Program (SHOP) will complete comprehensive consults on residents living in long term care and Supportive Living facilities in the Calgary Zone. 

The COE physician will provide comprehensive geriatric assessments on new consults and provide follow-up assessments as necessary or as requested by the attending primary care providers. 

They will participate in interdisciplinary team conference onsite as required to support staff in the care of the patient. They will also participate in family meetings as required to support families’ understanding of residents’ care needs and to facilitate care planning. 

A comprehensive consultation report will be provided to the attending primary care provider. 

The successful candidate will also be required to apply for a Clinical Academic Appointment in the Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, if teaching learners in Seniors care. 

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across the Calgary Zone.  We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applicants are to submit CV and letter of interest (in pdf format) to family.medicine@ahs.ca.