Mental Health, Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for the position of a Geriatric Psychiatrist to establish a full-time practice in the community of Red Deer.  The successful candidate will provide services to the population of 65 years and older with neuro-cognitive disorders, acute/chronic psychiatric disorders of elderly, etc. This service will also facilitate reintegration back into the community while providing follow-up upon discharge from acute care facilities.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC INFORMATON

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Red Deer;
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
• Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within Red Deer;
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of Addiction & Mental Health;
• 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.

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.

About Red Deer - The City of Red Deer

Recovery Alberta

Travel Time:
•    To Edmonton: 1 hour 40 minutes
•    To Calgary: 1 hour 30 minutes
•    To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 50 minutes
•    To Lethbridge: 3 hours 25 minutes
•    To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 55 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC);
• Have specialist certification or equivalent in Psychiatry

• Recent and relevant experience (within the past 12 months) in all areas of practice required, as the Most Responsible Physician;

   

   

  Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

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. 

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 physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.