Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine with low-risk obstetrics practice in the City of Red Deer.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Red Deer;
• 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 Obstetrics 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  

   

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:

Red Deer is a thriving family-friendly city of over 100,000 people that is in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and many other outdoor attractions. We are ideally situated between Edmonton and Calgary, both less than an hour and a half drive away. Red Deer has all the amenities you need: great school systems, well-equipped hospitals and health centres, and there's always lots to learn at our libraries and museums. With an assortment of recreation facilities, multi-use trails and green spaces along with engaging local culture and art - there's an experience waiting for you.

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre | Alberta Health Services

About Red Deer - The City of Red Deer

Red Deer PCN – Red Deer Primary Care Network

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Recent and relevant experience (within the past 12 months) in all areas of practice required;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); 
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP);

• Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS)

   

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO); 
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS); 
• Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (moreOB) / Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)  
• 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 women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.