Description:

This position provides essential leadership to the physician group at the 3 West Fanning Program (F3W) and serves as the main contact for the unit nurse in charge as well as between the DFM and Carewest on physician related matters for the program.

The position is integral in assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure 24/ 7 admissions and discharges from the unit, and strives to promote quality assurance and continuing improvement activities, including infection prevention and control. The position is also an essential part of the medical care team as it provides interim medical care when attending or on-call physicians are unavailable, hence ensuring uninterrupted medical care delivery.

Additionally, this role is important to ensure efficient smooth operations as it works in collaboration with the F3W Nursing manager to monitor team performance and take corrective actions when needed.

The position also acts as a liaison between the Medical Director, Integrated Facility Living and Community Hospitalist ARP, by managing matters relating to physician recruitment and performance in collaboration with the Section Chief- Seniors Care, Department of Family Medicine. This position sits on the Continuing Care Medical Services Committee of the Hospitalist ARP and is responsible for QI projects at the site. 

This role is also critical to ensure continuous professional development by coordinating
professional development opportunities, participating in and facilitating clinical research and
evaluation as appropriate as well as ensuring cooperation with medical teaching programs at
the U of C.

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:

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
This position provides essential leadership to the physician group at the 3 West Fanning Program (F3W) and serves as the main contact for the unit nurse in charge as well as between the DFM and Carewest on physician related matters for the program.

The position is integral in assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure 24/ 7 admissions and discharges from the unit, and strives to promote quality assurance and continuing improvement activities, including infection prevention and control. The position is also an essential part of the medical care team as it provides interim medical care when attending or on-call physicians are unavailable, hence ensuring uninterrupted medical care delivery.

Additionally, this role is important to ensure efficient smooth operations as it works in collaboration with the F3W Nursing manager to monitor team performance and take corrective actions when needed.

The position also acts as a liaison between the Medical Director, Integrated Facility Living and Community Hospitalist ARP, by managing matters relating to physician recruitment and performance in collaboration with the Section Chief- Seniors Care, Department of Family Medicine. This position sits on the Continuing Care Medical Services Committee of the Hospitalist ARP and is responsible for QI projects at the site. 

This role is also critical to ensure continuous professional development by coordinating
professional development opportunities, participating in and facilitating clinical research and
evaluation as appropriate as well as ensuring cooperation with medical teaching programs at
the U of C.

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
•    Must have a family medicine designation with the College of Family physicians of Canada 
•    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
•    Clinical excellence in the described role, with previous experience with managing geriatric syndromes and older adults with mental health issues 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
•    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.