Description:

1 permanent position is available at Skypointe Long -Term Care starting October 1, 2026 at a 1.0 FTE.

Physician will be responsible for a panel of residents at Skypointe Supportive Living or Long-term Care as assigned by the medical site lead. They will be designated as the attending physician for this group of residents. The role of the attending physician is to provide access to quality medical and end of life care through strong physician and interdisciplinary support. They will be expected to work closely with an AHS nurse practitioner, site RN and LPN staff and AHS case managers.

Duties will include the following: 
Provide complete comprehensive medical assessment at the time of admission and through regular weekday visits according to a schedule agreed upon by the medical site lead and participating physicians.
Complete comprehensive annual physicals, medication review and a review of Goals of Care. 
Participate in an interdisciplinary meeting at the start of regular visits to review patients and develop a shared care plan.
Provide detailed, timely documentation in the EMR progress notes of all encounters and provide written and verbal orders
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to perform medication reconciliation, family care conferences and end of life care for clients 
Respond to concerns from the interdisciplinary team during regular working hours 
Provide after hour coverage through a call schedule created by medical site lead and participating physicians 
When present at the facility the physician will provide care for additional residents identified by the interdisciplinary or participating physicians as required
If there is need for transfer of a resident into Hospital the attending or on call physician will be involved in facilitating.  

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.
 

Qualifications:

-Eligible for licensure and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and CMPA 
-Eligible for privileges within the Department of Family Medicine, Alberta Health Services
-previous seniors’ and/or inpatient care experience being an asset
-Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills
-Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team setting to create patient focused solutions
-Exhibits leadership skills and potential
-Desire to participate and contribute to quality improvement activities
-Will be required to attend an in-person interview with an interview panel and provide references upon request
-Must have a designation with the College of Family physicians of Canada

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.