The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for a General Cardiologist to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital and Mazankowski Heart Institute. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.

The University of Alberta's Division of Cardiology is an integral part of the Department of Medicine and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, a state-of-the-art facility that provides tertiary and quaternary cardiac care services for the City of Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and parts of British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and portions of Saskatchewan. The University of Alberta and Mazankowski Heart Institute are home to some of the premier programs in the country in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure, Multimodality Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Diseases of the Aorta, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Cardiovascular Surgery and Pulmonary Hypertension. In addition, there is an increasing presence in Inherited Disorders and Cardiac Oncology. The Mazankowski Heart Institute is unique, providing both Pediatric and Adult Care with regular collaboration with the Pediatric colleagues. The University of Alberta is also home to a highly successful post graduate Internal Medicine, Cardiology and several Cardiology Fellowship training programs.

The successful recruit will join a group of 36 cardiologists. In keeping with our vision statement of exemplary patient care, discovery, and education; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a premier institution.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at Doctor Jobs Careers - Jobs with a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, etc., along with three letters of reference. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Michelle Graham

Divisional Director, Cardiology

Ph: ***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) E-mail: ***@ualberta.ca (🔒 Premium)

Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks after the ad is posted, however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an MD degree, or equivalent. They will be eligible for certification in Cardiology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, as well as be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The successful candidate will also have proven teaching success and show commitment to a significant component towards medical education. 

Additional certification in Echocardiography and/or Nuclear Medicine would be an asset.

Along with a leadership role in undergraduate Cardiology teaching, key accountabilities of the General Cardiologist position will include, but will not be limited to: General Cardiology Inpatient service, Emergency Triage, Outpatient General Cardiology, non-invasive testing, CPET, nuclear and/or echocardiography laboratory (if applicable) and equitable share of Division of Cardiology undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities.

Sponsorship Eligible

Yes – Visit CPSA for details on the accelerated route for approved jurisdictions. 

 Approved Jurisdiction Route to registration for international medical graduates - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA 

Remuneration will be based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule.  Remuneration can range upwards of $500,000+ depending on the number of shifts and patients seen.