Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine with Obstetrical Surgical Skills practice in the community of Olds.  This position requires a rural scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Acute Care, Long Term Care, Emergency Department - including participation in the on-call schedule, and Low Risk Obstetrics - including participation in the Maternity Care Obstetrical group on-call schedule. The successful applicant will have the option to either join the Hospitalist call schedule or provide care for their family practice patients admitted to hospital. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Olds;
• 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 and Maternity Care Obstetrics group call schedule, as required and optional Hospitalist call schedule; 
• 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:

Olds is one of the most innovative and progressive communities in Canada. It combines the dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit for which Albertans are known with a genuine commitment to sustainable prosperity and quality of life. This translates into a great place to start or grow a business, raise a family or build a new life.

Olds is home to a population of 13,119 and serves a regional market of over 45,000 people. Olds is a laid-back, friendly rural community with big city amenities. Located within an hours; drive from Calgary and Red Deer, Olds is the ideal location for business that needs easy access to major transportation routes like Highway 2, Highway 27 and 22.

Look no further than Olds for all your shopping, dining, health and educational needs, including an internationally recognized college. The town boasts a wide range of amenities and facilities, over 100 acres of parks and green spaces and several nearby lakes and recreational hotspots. With no shortage of fun events, residents can enjoy jam sessions, concerts, local theatre, festivals, rodeos, and the always anticipated "Olds Fashioned Christmas".

Olds is passionate about the role technology plays in driving social, environmental, cultural and economic health. It has a leading-edge community engagement site at the Library, as well as the Bell E-Learning Centre on the Olds College Campus.

A major component of technology in Olds is the creation of O-NET. O-NET is wholly owned by the Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development and in turn, owned and operated Fibre-to-the-Premises network bringing TV, telephone and internet to the citizens of Olds. Money generated through this collaboration will remain in Olds and be reinvested into community projects. Through O-NET and the installation of a broadband fibre communications network throughout the community, Olds is wired for success!

Olds is recognized as the primary health services centre for the areas rural population and is home to a well-equipped and modern emergency hospital with new surgical rooms. The Olds Hospital & Care Centre offers 24-hour emergency as well as numerous programs and services including acute care, continuing care and long term care.

GP Emergency, GP Anesthesia on call and Obstetrics with Caesarian Section Coverage 24/7.

We have an extensive number of programs and services supported at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre in addition to the above which include: Palliative Care Committee, Telemetry, Pediatrics, Non-Stress Test (Maternity Only), Psychiatric Assessments, Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function, Spirometry, Volunteer Resources, Pastoral Care/Church Services, Telepsychiatry, Telehealth (Video Conferencing).

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Travel Time:
•    To Edmonton: 2 hours 15 minutes 
•    To Calgary: 1 hour
•    To Red Deer: 45 minutes
•    To Grande Prairie: 6 hours 25 minutes
•    To Lethbridge: 2 hours 55 minutes
•    To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 30 minutes 

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP);
• Fetal Health Surveillance Course (FHS);

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP);
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS);
• Advanced Trauma Life Support; 
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO);
• MOREOB/Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM);

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.