Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Zone invites applications for the role of Zone Clinical Department Facility Chief (ZCDFC), Hospital Medicine - Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH).

This 0.20 FTE position governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Zone Clinical Section Chief (ZCSC), Hospital Medicine and the Facility Medical Director (FMD), GRH.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that standards of care are being met in the department and that support for research and teaching is available.

The Facility Chief Hospital Medicine, GRH role would be responsible to:  

Lead and champion AHS initiatives at the hospital including the launch of a new hospital medicine clinical service delivery model.  

Participate in zone-wide quality initiatives as the program representative for their site.  

Collaborate and coordinate with GRH leaders, including but not limited to Facility Chief, Adult Rehabilitation; Director, Adult Rehabilitation; and Facility Medical Director, at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.  

Collaborate and coordinate with other leaders across the zone.  

Be committed to implementing the principles of the AHS Edmonton Zone 2030 Plan  

Be committed to implementing and adopting accreditation standards, including Required Organizational Practices  

Be an active participant in QA initiatives, as identified in the AHS Quality Management framework  

Collect, manage and communicate site-specific information to support the Department of Family Medicine annual report.  

Engage site physicians to align the priorities as established by the Section Chief for Hospitalist Family Medicine and the Zone Clinical Department Head, as well as the Facility Medical Director, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.  

Ensure effective processes and mechanisms are in place to encourage best practices and improve clinical outcomes/quality concerning patient care.  

Ensure effective and consistent communication with the Zone Section Chief, Hospital Medicine; Zone Clinical Department Head, Family Medicine and Facility Medical Director, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; Health Care Team physicians, and other leaders/stakeholders as appropriate.  

Complete necessary physician periodic/probationary reviews (as directed by Medical Affairs)  

Investigate patient complaints that concern physician behavior or practice.  

The position has an expected start date of approximately March 1, 2026 and an expected term of 3 years.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution and a passion for quality and patient safety working as a part of a leadership team. They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant experience in medical leadership and is considered a strong clinician by peers.

Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, eligible to work in Canada, and be eligible for or have current licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and appointment to the AHS Medical Staff. Candidates should have evidence of formal administrative education and training.