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Locum Hospitalist Full-time Job

1 year ago   Doctor / Physician   Calgary   40 views
Job Details

We are looking to recruit for locum hospitalist positions with the Rockyview General Hospital group. It represents care of the patient through the continuum of inpatient services; seeing patients in the ER, following them onto our inpatient units, and organizing post-acute care. This includes daily rounding, regular admitting, ward coverage shifts, and intermittent weekend work. The physician would be responsible for arranging treatment, tests, and consulting with specialty physicians and primary care physicians when appropriate.

These positions are necessary to ensure adequate coverage of our call schedule and also to meet the demands of our acute and subacute census.

The position is available starting on Dec 1, 2022 and would have varying FTE dependent on need. There is an accompanying probationary period with this position.

Time Requirement:

0.1 - 1.0 Clinical FTE is anticipated. Work includes rounding and 1:6 weekends.

Were 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, all 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.

Applicants are to submit CV and letter of interest (in pdf format) to family.medicine@ahs.cauntil position is filled.

-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 inpatient 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

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.

Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Short-term Locum
  • FTE: 1
  • Department: Family Medicine
  • Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
  • Compensation: The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits.For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org
  • Posting Date: Oct 3, 2022
  • Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
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.