Description:

The Carewest Glenmore Musculoskeletal, Enhanced Regional Community Transition Program, and Regional Community Transition Programs comprise an 142 bed inpatient program located at the Carewest Glenmore Park Centre. It provides patient-centered specialized rehabilitation to individuals with impairments resulting from their acute medical conditions and/or activity limitations from their surgeries in the subacute setting. Family physicians are part of the expert team in the rehabilitation of patients undergoing convalescence from their acute medical conditions and/or recovery from their surgeries. This team includes nurses and allied health care professionals (e.g. pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers).   Our teams of nursing and allied health care professionals (e.g. pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers)  provide assessment, individualized and group treatment, consultation, and education to facilitate the patient's recovery of function and their safe re-integration into their community.

The Family Physician works closely with the team to support the patients through the course of inpatient rehabilitation.  Visiting mental health team (psychiatrist and psychiatry nurse) and pain management specialist are also available for consultation.  There is on-call coverage about twice a month for weekdays and 1 in 10 for weekends throughout the year.  All physicians are expected to participate in regular physician meetings, and as required quality improvement initiatives and teaching.

The Family Physician is the most responsible physician for the patient.  The Family Physician admits the patient and provides daily scheduled care including response to any changes in patient condition which require urgent attention. After inpatient rehabilitation is completed, the Family Physician provides a timely and full discharge summary communicating the course of inpatient care, patient status and required follow up for successful reintegration into the community.

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:

Eligible for licensure and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
Eligible for certification by and in good standing with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Eligible for coverage and in good standing with the Canadian Medical Protection Agency
Eligible for privileges within the Department of Family Medicine, Alberta Health Services
Previous inpatient experience required
Prior experience in managing complex medical and post-surgical inpatients an asset
Prior experience in rehabilitative management of patients in the transition, subacute setting an asset
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate to create patient focused solutions
Proven ability to work well within a team setting
Please note there are strong internal candidates anticipated to apply for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The candidate must have or be eligible for General Register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

This position is not sponsorship eligible.

Must read, write and speak English.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.