Alberta Health Services (AHS), Department of Child Health, in partnership with The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applicants to apply for a Locum General Pediatric Most Responsible Physician Unit 201. 

Responsibilities:

A General Pediatrician leads patient medical care as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for inpatients and day patients within a collaborative care model, including a Nurse Practitioner, consulting physicians (Pediatric Physiatrists provide consultation in day-to-day patient care related to rehabilitation issues and goals) and a rehabilitation-focused healthcare provider team. MRP roles include direct patient care during the day Monday – Sunday, as well as weekend, holiday and overnight on-call coverage. Core patient care activities include patient admissions and discharges, handover between MRPs, in-house patient rounds, participation in team/family conferences and supervision of learners (Monday-Friday). MRP rotations are typically scheduled in 2-week blocks, with longer blocks an option. Evening, weekend and holiday on-call coverage is provided by a group of Unit 201 pediatrician MPRs. Continuity of care between MRPs is supported through the nurse practitioner role. Physicians are expected to fulfill all aspects of service delivery and participate in advancing quality and safety.

Candidates must have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork, process building and peer relationships.

Interested applicants must hold an MD, must have completed a residency in Pediatrics, be in good standing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta or be eligible for licensure in Alberta.