Description:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting applications from family physicians with a background in low risk obstetrics to join the Department of Family Medicine in Calgary. One locum position is available with a flexible start date between February and June 2027.

The Rockyview Maternity & Family Practice Group at the Rockyview General Hospital is a group of family physicians providing obstetrical care to a roster of 125-140 patients per month.  This group is seeking to hire a permanent call group member with the expectation that the successful candidate will work at the office four half days a week including both prenatal patients and family practice patients.  There is the opportunity to do procedures in the office such as IUD insertion, Nexplanon insertion, frenotomies, skin biopsies etc.

This position will provide call group coverage (including days, evenings, nights, and weekends) at the Rockyview General Hospital.  The successful physician will be expected to work a regular weekday shift per week (usually alternating a night shift and a day shift) and participate in weekend and holiday coverage to an equal extent as current call group members.  This physician will integrate seamlessly into a multidisciplinary team environment including licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs).

The Rockyview General Hospital is an important training facility for residents and students, being affiliated with the University of Calgary. As such, the successful candidate will also be required to apply for a Clinical Academic Appointment in the Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary to play a critical role in supporting this valuable program.

The Rockyview Maternity & Family Practice Group is looking for a physician with excellent obstetrical skills and experience.  We are looking for dynamic person who is comfortable functioning in a busy obstetrical unit with competing demands. We are looking for a good communicator, who can put patients at ease, and integrate into our diverse group.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in regular call group meetings and assist with various call group initiatives such as quality control projects and administrative duties.

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, all 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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

The successful applicant will:
-    be certified in Family Medicine with the Canadian College of Family Physicians 
-    hold active licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
-    have current medical liability insurance coverage
-    demonstrate strong, clear communication skills including written, auditory, and verbal
-    Provide evidence of current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification 
Preferred Qualifications:
-    Have experience working at the Rockyview General Hospital

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.