Join Covenant Health as a Clinical Associate

Covenant Health invites applications for Clinical Associate (Non-MRP Hospitalist) positions based primarily at Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Clinical Associates are fully licensed physicians who provide overnight medical coverage within Covenant Health’s Acute Care Coverage (ACC) program. Working alongside Associate Physicians, Residents, and Most Responsible Physicians (MRPs), Clinical Associates support the care of complex inpatients across multiple medicine services while contributing to a collaborative, team-based model of care.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide overnight medical coverage for complex inpatient populations across multiple medicine services.

·       Assess and manage acute clinical concerns requiring physician intervention.

·       Complete consultations, admissions, and urgent patient assessments as required.

·       Provide clinical support and guidance to Associate Physicians and other members of the overnight care team.

·       Collaborate with Most Responsible Physicians (MRPs) regarding complex patient care and escalation needs.

·       Support a co-managed model of care by contributing to both assigned patient populations and broader service needs.

·       Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, residents, Associate Physicians, and allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.

·       Contribute to patient flow, timely clinical decision-making, and operational efficiency across inpatient medicine services.

Schedule

This position does not have a defined FTE and offers flexibility based on operational requirements.

Successful candidates will be expected to commit to a minimum number of shifts annually. Scheduling expectations and availability requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process.