Alberta Health Services, South Zone, and the Department of Gastroenterology at the Chinook Regional Hospital, invites applications for a Gastroenterologist to establish a full-time practice in the community of Lethbridge. This position will provide services to Community Clinic, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, Emergency Consults, and Specialist On-Call Coverage.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Lethbridge; 
• 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 Gastroenterology 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 Zone Clinical Department of Internal 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 independent outpatient practice or form an independent outpatient office of their own. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

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 certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC);
• Have sub-specialty certification or equivalent in Gastroenterology, or be currently enrolled in a Gastroenterology Residency Program;
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required, as the Most Responsible Physician;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);

Desired Qualifications:

• Physicians with sub-specialty training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease or hepatology are desired. 

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.