The average gross income of a Family Medicine Physician in Alberta is $380 522.
Compensation for this opportunity is based on a fee-for-service model and may include additional program stipends
For more information on benefits please visit the Alberta Medical Association at www.albertadoctors.org
On Call Stipend: Specialist on Call: Yes
Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Incentives:
Several benefits are available to physicians through the AMA. To receive these benefits, physicians must be members of the AMA or pay a non-member administration fee.
LocationMedicine Hat Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat, ABOpen
Job Description
Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently recruiting for a full-time General Practitioner at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and in the community of Medicine Hat.
A full-time practice is generally accepted as engagement in clinical duties five (5) days per week a minimum of forty (40) hours per week, and/or providing commensurate shifts in keeping with other full time practice FTEs as assigned by the medical leader responsible for the area of clinical service;
As the successful candidate you will:
- Establish and maintain a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Medicine Hat; a full-time practice is defined as providing clinical activities at least (5) days per week, a minimum of forty (40) hours per week, and/or commensurate shifts in keeping with other full-time practice FTE's as assigned by the medical leader responsible for the area of clinical service.
- Maintain a private community practice.
- Provide inpatient and community consultations within the community of Medicine Hat.
- Provide on-call support as per AHS's on-call schedules and expectations applicable to the South Zone Clinical Department of Family Medicine Group Coverage practices or as may otherwise be established or directed by an appropriate Medical Leader.
- Obtain and maintain AHS Medical Staff Appointment and hospital privileges which will include provision of inpatient admission services for their patient panel, including maintenance of a call roster at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
- Establish a primary residence in the community of Medicine Hat or surrounding catchment area.
- Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the Rules and AHS policies.
- Will join and be an active member with the Primary Care Network.
- Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues as a member of the Zone Clinical Department of Family Medicine at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in support of patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of Family Medicine at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and AHS in general, including (without limitation) achievement of certain performance indicators as determined by AHS, exercising its discretion reasonably.
The successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or by opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.
Preference will be given to general practice physicians who have interest in or enhanced skill competency in the following areas: *Please be clear in your CV which area(s) of need below you are most interested in supporting alongside hospital group coverage and private practice.
Long term care provision at AHS sites;
Surgical Assistance;
Sexual Assault Response team coverage (SART);
Pain management;
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD);
GP Oncology;
GP Obstetrics;
Child & Adolescent Mental Health (Additional Training Required).
CCFP Preferred.
Must hold or be eligible to apply to the CPSA for the Provisional Register Conditional Practice as a General Practitioner or be recognized as a specialist in Family Medicine.
Preference will be given to Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada. Thank you for your interest in joining Alberta Health Services.
Additional Information
Preference will be given to general practice physicians who have interest in or enhanced skill competency in the following areas: *Please be clear in your CV which area(s) of need below you are most interested in supporting alongside hospital group coverage and private practice.
Long term care provision at AHS sites;
Surgical Assistance;
Sexual Assault Response team coverage (SART);
Pain management;
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD);
GP Oncology;
GP Obstetrics;
Child & Adolescent Mental Health (Additional Training Required).
CCFP Preferred.
Must hold or be eligible to apply to the CPSA for the Provisional Register Conditional Practice as a General Practitioner or be recognized as a specialist in Family Medicine.
Preference will be given to Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada. Thank you for your interest in joining Alberta Health Services.
Community Information
Medicine Hat is a community of 65,671 + with a drawing population of 110,000 located in the southeast corner of Alberta and is an excellent year-round destination for all ages. The city of Medicine Hat strives to achieve its vision to be a "Community of Choice"; a place where people choose to live, work, play, and raise a family. Medicine Hat has the lowest combined tax rate in Canada, the lowest utility rates in Alberta, and an enviable climate. Known as the "Oasis of the Prairies", Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city. www.medicinehat.ca www.mhc.ab.ca Travel Alberta
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