Rural General Practitioner - Claresholm Full-time Job
1 year ago Doctor / Physician Claresholm 69 viewsJob Details
The Claresholm Medical Centre is accepting applications from physicians with training in Family Medicine who will practice in Claresholm.
The successful applicant will maintain a full-time community based practice in Claresholm.
- Provide hospital and on-call support as per call schedules including participation in the ER and Inpatient coverage at Claresholm General Hospital.
- Provide patient care at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre as required.
About the Community of Claresholm:
Claresholm has a population of 3,780 and is located within southern Alberta, on Highway 2, approximately 91 km northwest of the City of Lethbridge, 125 km south of the City of Calgary and within one hour from the mountains. The town provides a wide range of retail, government and professional services to the surrounding region making it a prosperous community. Claresholm offers excellent recreation with an 18-hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, baseball park, tennis courts, curling and skating rinks, and an active agriplex. Claresholm has a daycare, playschool program, Elementary School K-6 and Composite High School 7-12, plus many more groups and activities that support young families. Farming and ranching still constitute the main economic foundation of this community, however big health-related employers add to the economic stability of the area. http://www.claresholm.ca/
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Medical Staff
Alberta Health Services has approved a mandatory Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 vaccine policy, effective immediately. In accordance with the Policy, all contractors and AHS employees, including medical and midwifery staff are required to befully immunizedagainst COVID-19 prior to their first day of practice.
Inquiries may be sent via email to Cindee Schlossberger, Clinic Manager, Claresholm Medical Centre cindeecmc@gmail.com.
Applications are to be submitted through the Doctor Jobs Alberta website.
CCFP
ACLS
ATLS (preferred)
PALS (preferred)
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: Full-time
- FTE: 1
- Department: Rural 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: Apr 13, 2022
- Closing Date: Jun 1, 2022
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.
