Site Lead - Maternal Newborn Care - FMC Part-time Job
3 months ago Doctor / Physician Alberta 13 viewsJob Details
Description:
This position is in Calgary, Alberta. In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will provide leadership and direction to the Maternal Newborn Care physicians at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC). This includes professional matters relating to quality medical services such as patient care, education and research, program development, and quality improvement. Specific accountabilities/deliverables include but are not limited to: Provide active medical leadership for the low risk maternal and newborn care physicians working out of FMC. Develop and maintain close relationships with key maternal newborn care partners (including Site Administration and Obstetrics and Pediatric Program Leads). Review and manage patient concerns, complaints, and incidents involving maternal newborn care physicians at FMCand ensure appropriate resolution. Provide ongoing competency reviews for physicians at the site doing obstetrics Collaborate with other DFM Maternal Newborn Care Site Chiefs and the Section Chief to establish and implement policies and practices involving maternal and newborn care in the Calgary Zone. Work in partnership with thePrimary Care Networks regarding service delivery, including issues pertaining to the transition of patient care between the FMC and the community. 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. |
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have: Current licensure with the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta and a medical staff appointment with Alberta Health Services with privileges to practice low risk obstetrics at FMC Minimum of 3-5 years of experience providing obstetrical care. Excellent communications skills. A demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Time and interest to commit to advancing maternal newborn care at the FMC. Leadership experience in managing programs an asset. |
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: 0.2
- Department: Family Medicine
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: No
- 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: May 25, 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.
