Medical Leader - Medical Director of Anticoagulation Management Services Part-time Job
2 months ago Doctor / Physician Alberta 15 viewsJob Details
Description:
The Department of Medicine is looking to recruit a new Medical Director of Anticoagulation Management Services within the AHS Calgary zone. This position is open to current physicians within the Department of Medicine and has an AHS leadership stipend associated. This position is responsible for managing and evaluating the anticoagulation management services within the Calgary zone, ensuring that policies and practices are up-to-date, evidence-based, cost effective and consistent with provincial policies/programs. The role includes healthcare provider education, working on VTE prophylaxis accreditation, and annual reporting of the utilization of anticoagulation, rates of VTE, hospitalization rates for VTE and stroke, and bleeding complications. This position works closely with pharmacy and is key to ensuring that care practices related to anticoagulation management are optimized within the Calgary zone |
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, 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. |
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. |
- Position Classification: Part-time
- FTE: 0.15
- Department: Internal Medicine
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: No
- Compensation: AHS Leadership Stipend
- Posting Date: Jun 16, 2023
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Company Description
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.
