Position Description

The Department of Pediatrics (DoP), invite applicants to apply to this 0.25 FTE, Fee for Service, Locum Eating Disorder Pediatrician position at the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) Eating Disorders Clinic.  This is a shared position between the sections of Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Hospital Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. 

This position would ideally be suited for a General Pediatrician, Hospital Pediatrician or an Adolescent Medicine Specialist with demonstrated experience and strong skills in Adolescent Health and Eating Disorder medical care or Adolescent Medicine Specialist looking for this type of practice.  This role will work in an acute care setting at the ACH where patients with eating disorders are currently being admitted for acute medical stabilization and nutritional rehabilitation.

The 0.25 FTE Locum will be expected to work 1 week per month in an MRP role. Typically, the position would be Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. 

The Physician will be responsible for consults from the emergency department and ACH clinics for admission for medical stabilization of patients with eating disorders (on average 1 per day, each taking 1-2 hours). Daily inpatient care of medically unstable eating disorder patients (average of 5-10 inpatients at any given time). The Physician would be supported by an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrist, therapist/family counsellor, nurses and dietician.

This practitioner would work closely with the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Teams, Psychiatry Consult Liaison inpatient service and have the Adolescent Medicine Specialists as resources for complex cases that need further consultation.

The Section of Adolescent Medicine, based at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, provides specialized care to adolescents (ages 12-23). Adolescent Medicine subspecialists focus on the comprehensive assessment and treatment of complex adolescent health issues in a variety of programs including the Calgary Eating Disorder Program. A locum with RCPSC certification in Adolescent Medicine, would also be responsible for additional inpatient consultation on other non-eating disorder adolescent issues as needed. The position does not require general pediatric/CTU coverage.

For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Ellie Vyver, Section Chief, Adolescent Medicine,  ***@albertahealthservices.ca (🔒 Premium). 
Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application:

•    Cover letter
•    Curriculum vitae
•    The names and contact information for three referees
•    All interviewed applicants will require three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Department Head: ***@albertahealthservices.ca (🔒 Premium) and ***@albertahealthservices.ca (🔒 Premium)

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone.  We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This would be ideally suited for a General Pediatrician or Hospital Pediatrician (or Adolescent Medicine Specialist looking for this type of practice) with strong skills in Adolescent Health and Eating Disorder medical care. The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Must read, write, and speak English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.