Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine with Basic Obstetrics practice in the community of Sylvan Lake. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Long Term Care, Low Risk Basic Obstetrics and call participation at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Sylvan Lake;
• Establish and maintain full time community based practice within the community;
• 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 Ambulatory Care & Obstetrics call schedules, 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

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Community Information:

Sylvan Lake is a youthful and bustling community ideally located halfway between Edmonton and Calgary – 90 minutes either way – mere minutes from Red Deer, and just an hour from the Rocky Mountains. This resort community is home to a permanent population of over 19,000 people. Sylvan Lake’s economy is fueled by several key growth industries; oil and gas extraction, retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, construction, and public administration. The town boasts outstanding facilities and amenities, residential neighborhoods, and public, separate and private schools. Recreation enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of golf courses, exciting watersports, boating/yachting, an award-winning aquatic centre, beautiful green spaces, walking trails, snowmobiling, hockey, and family dining experiences. Sylvan Lake is an ideal community for all ages and interests.

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Town of Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care

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Travel Time:

·        To Edmonton: 1 hour 50 minutes

·       To Calgary: 1 hour 35 minutes

·       To Red Deer: 25 minutes

·       To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 35 minutes

·       To Lethbridge: 3 hours 30 minutes

·       To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 5 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP);
• Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS);
• Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (moreOB) / Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO);
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS);

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.