Covenant Health is seeking Family Physicians with an interest in Long-Term Care (LTC) to join the medical team at Youville Home Continuing Care Community in St. Albert. This opportunity is well suited for physicians who maintain an existing community-based practice and wish to expand their scope into LTC, as well as physicians who prefer to focus their practice exclusively within the Long-Term Care setting.

Physicians will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centred care to residents while enjoying continuity of care, a stable patient panel, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors and their families.

Our LTC site offers a highly supportive environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, predictable scheduling, and streamlined workflows. Whether integrated with an existing community practice or pursued as a dedicated Long-Term Care role, this opportunity provides physicians with the ability to deliver meaningful resident-centred care in a stable and rewarding practice environment.

Highlights of the Role

·  Dedicated LTC resident panel with flexibility to combine LTC work with a community practice or focus exclusively on LTC

·  Predictable hours and stable clinical responsibilities, flexible FTE

·  Collaborative interdisciplinary care team

·  Administrative support for onboarding, documentation, and scheduling

·  Orientation and mentorship available for physicians new to LTC

·  Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with residents and families

Responsibilities

·         Provide longitudinal medical care to an assigned panel of LTC residents

·         Conduct regular assessments, medication reviews, and care planning rounds

·         Participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary case conferences

·         Ensure timely documentation in accordance with LTC standards

·         Provide on‑call or after-hours support within an agreed rotation (if applicable)

What We Offer

·         A well‑organized LTC environment with experienced on-site clinical leadership

·         Stable and predictable patient volumes

·         Flexible scheduling to complement your existing family practice

·         Clear clinical workflows and allied health supports to streamline care

·         Administrative assistance for credentialing, orientation, and EMR processes (Connect Care)

Required:

·         MD or equivalent.

·         Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

·         CCFP or equivalent.

·         Interest in geriatric medicine or long-term care (training and support available)

·         Expertise and commitment to quality care and patient safety.

·         Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare environment.

·         Understanding of Just Culture and its role in healthcare.