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Adult Community Psychiatrist - Red Deer Full-time Job

1 year ago   Doctor / Physician   Red Deer   71 views
Job Details

Alberta Health Services invites applications for the position of an Adult Community Psychiatrist within the department of Mental Health in Central Zone, Alberta,

This position will support community/rural clinics in the Central Zone, Addiction & Mental Health via in-person outpatient clinics, telehealth and other virtual care means.

Candidates require recent and relevant experience in all scopes of practice to be performed.

All physicians who wish to practice in Alberta must hold a valid and relevant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, or a valid Notification of Eligibility Letter from the CPSA.

Required Additional Desired Competencies

  • Recent experience (within the last 12 months) of independent practice where the physician has been the Most Responsible Physician for a wide range of patients.
  • Experience within the past 24 months being responsible for after hours inpatient care.

Recommended

  • Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC)

In accordance with Alberta Health Services' Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy, all contractors and AHS employees, including medical and midwifery staff are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 prior to their first day of practice. By applying to this position you are confirming your ability and willingness to comply with the policy.

Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Full-time
  • FTE: 1
  • Department: Mental Health
  • Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
  • Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
  • Compensation: This Position is Fee For ServiceOn Call Stipend Physicians are remunerated for being on call.Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs AMA Membership compensation programs are under review and may be subject to change.
  • Community Info: Red Deer Regional Hospital CentreNo. of Inpatient Beds: 222No. of Surgical Beds: 72No. of Intensive Care Beds: 18No. of Labor & Delivery Beds: 33No. of Day Surgery Beds: 31Hospital Statistics:Deliveries: 2500 p/yrRadiology Services:Diagnostic ImagingUltrasoundComputerized Tomography (CT) ScanMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Laboratory Hours of Operation: 24 hrsKidney Dialysis Unit on Site: YesCancer Treatment Services Available on Site: Yes
  • Posting Date: Apr 1, 2022
Company Description
Albertas health care system is one of the best in the world and physicians in Alberta experience a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities while also enjoying a high standard of living. Whether you are interested in practicing in a large hospital in an urban centre or a small community clinic in a rural area, Alberta offers plenty of choices to suit your skills and interests.
General Practitioners and Family Physicians are licensed health care professionals and are educated in the general practice, with opportunities to focus their practice in specialized areas.
Specialist physicians are trained and certified to provide patient care within a specific discipline. They also act as consultants to other physicians; perform surgery and supervise surgical procedures; and may conduct research on the nature, cause and development of diseases.