This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services.

Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral.
 

Job Description:

Medics Clinic, a subsidiary of Adukemeta Property Limited, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine with Obstetrical Skills in the community of Wetaskiwin. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic practice including prenatal care, women's health, and management of family medicine patients both in outpatient and inpatient settings with or without patient-home care management.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Reside in and have his or her primary residence within the community of Wetaskiwin;
• Establish and maintain full-time community-based practice within the community;
• This may include obtaining and maintaining hospital privileges;
• This may involve taking obstetrics calls for non-surgical management of pregnant women;
• This may involve abiding by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Clinic and other related departments;
• Participate in activities of the community Primary Care Network;
• 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

Qualifications:

Have a current eligibility letter from CPSA

Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO);
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP);

Desired Qualifications:
Have or be eligible for licensure or certification with the College of Family Physicians;

Candidates with a letter of eligibility to practice in Alberta issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta will be given preference over those without such a letter.