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Physiatrist - CRH Full-time Job

1 year ago   Doctor / Physician   Lethbridge   60 views
Job Details

Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently seeking a full-time Physiatristfor the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH)

  • Establish and maintain a full-time, full scope Physiatry practice in the community of Lethbridge;
  • Provide inpatient and community consultations, including:
    • shared call coverage for the Post-Acute Rehabilitation Unit at the St Michael's Health Centre
  • Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
  • Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
  • Work collaboratively within the clinical department of Senior's Health at CRH;
  • Reside in and have as primary residence the community or surrounding catchment area of Lethbridge;
  • Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Must have or be eligible for independent practitioner registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
  • Stroke follow-up and rehabilitation an asset
Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Full-time
  • FTE: 1
  • Department: Senior's Health
  • Specialty: Physiatry
  • Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
  • Sponsorship Eligible: No
  • Compensation: Fee for serviceFor more information on benefits please visit the Alberta Medical Association at www.albertadoctors.org
  • Community Info:

    Lethbridge is a vibrant city of 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.

    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. CRH has 250 acute care beds, 45 geriatric beds, 10 ICU beds and 15 NICU bassinets. CRH is an accredited Level 3 Trauma Centre providing coverage in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, General Surgery, Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery and Cancer services.

    Recruiter: Alecia Kerber; alecia.kerber@ahs.ca

    We thank you for your interest in a position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Posting Date: Apr 16, 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.