Responsibilities/Duties:

Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently recruiting for a full-time Internal Medicine Specialist. The Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) is the largest community hospital located in Southern Alberta providing services to Lethbridge and surrounding rural areas with a catchment population of ~150,000.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Participate in the Department of Medicine Call Schedule;
• be willing to provide Inpatient and Outpatient Consultative Services;
• Establish and maintain a Specialist Internal Medicine practice in the community of Lethbridge;
• Reside in Lethbridge or surrounding catchment area;
• Obtain and maintain AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges;
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and AHS Policies;
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives.

Additional Notes About Lethbridge

Lethbridge is a vibrant city of just over 100,000 located in beautiful southern Alberta - close to the mountains (about 70 miles from Waterton National Park and the Rockies) and an easy drive to Calgary.

City of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge

Lethbridge College

Qualifications:

The individual must:

• have FRCPC certification;
• be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta;
• participate in the on call rotation for the Department of Medicine.

Compensation:

Fee-for-Service

You may refer to the Alberta Medical Association for more informaiton on further incentives

Recruiter Contact:

Thank you for your interest in a position at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB. Please apply directly through this posting, any applications recieved by email alone will be redirected to this site for submission.

Alecia Kerber, Planner- Physician Resources

alecia.kerber@ahs.ca

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.