Alberta Health Services – North Zone is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time practice in the community of Manning, Alberta. This position will provide services for: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, & Long Term 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.

Duties include but not limited to: 

• Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Manning;
• 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 Emergency Department 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

Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful valleys of agricultural land and rivers, the Municipal District of Northern Lights is a stunning place to live in all seasons. Manning, one of the newest towns in the north, was named after a former Premier of Alberta, Ernest Manning. The picturesque town sprung up after the Second World War on the banks of the Notikewin River, between two small hamlets, North Star to the south, and Notikewin to the north. Due to the diversified economy that supports the Town of Manning, the community has prospered as its businesses grew up within it to support the ever growing agricultural, forestry, gas and oil industries.

Manning and area offers a balanced lifestyle with urban amenities and a genuine small town atmosphere. Options for community involvement and an active lifestyle are endless. Volunteering for community groups or soaking up the culture - there is never a lack of great things to do! 

Try out clubs, choirs, golfing, curling, hockey, snowmobiling, fishing, camping hunting, baseball - all your favorite pastimes and some new activities. Numerous parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, walking trails, ski hills, an outdoor swimming pool and skating rink provide family time, picnic time or playtime.

A hunter or fisherman may find paradise in natural bush lands surrounds Manning. "The Land of the Mighty Moose", is not just a symbol. Hunters from near and far take advantage of the abundance of North America's wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, ducks and geese.

Population of Manning in 2023 was 1,151 including catchment is 3,271 and is situated 250km northeast of Grande Prairie and 200kms south of High Level.

Manning is pleased to offer choice in great quality education programs for children. Using smart boards and video conferencing is an everyday part of our students lives. There are excellent sports programs and character-building programs both in and out of class with extracurricular activities. We have a number of excellent programs to support families.

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Manning Community Health Centre 2023-2024 stats:

• No of Inpatient Beds: 11
• Continuing Care Beds: 16
• ED Visits: 7,691
• Discharges: 134

Required Qualifications:

• Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).
• Recent hands-on experience (within the past 2 years) in all areas of practice noted within the Description, as the sole provider.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Rural Emergency Room Experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS);
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP);

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 applicants, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons