Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a full time Family Medicine Physician with Anesthesia for the community of Viking. Work to include ER on call shifts (1 in 4), management of acute care patients, continuing care patient, community clinic, as well as anesthesia coverage for elective and after hour emergency procedures.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have as their primary residence within the community of Viking; 
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full time participation in the Anesthesia/Emergency Department on call schedule, as required; 
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Department of Family Medicine;
• 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

 Community Information:

Viking stands as a model family-oriented centre with strong agricultural roots and a vibrant business spirit. The founders of Viking and those who followed envisioned a community where families could work, learn, worship and play in a safe, nurturing environment. Today's town leaders celebrate that vision by ensuring that the citizens of Viking have access to the best educators, cultural facilities and recreational amenities. The residents of Viking invite you to explore.

• Lies at the crossroads of Highway 14 and 36, providing quick and easy access from important points is Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Has a population of 1085 (2006 Canada Cenus)
• Offers a range of recreational, historical, and cultural activities.

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Town of Viking

Viking Health Centre

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Travel Time:

·        To Edmonton: 1 hour 30 minutes

·        To Calgary: 3 hours 45 minutes

·        To Red Deer: 2 hours 20 minutes

·        To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 45 minutes

·        To Lethbridge: 4 hours 30 minutes

·        To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 55 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Family Physicians – Family Practice Anesthesia (CCFP-FPA), or equivalent;
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
• Preference given to those with recent rural experience;

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.