Alberta Health Services – North Zone, and the Department of Surgery at the North Lights Regional Health Centre, are currently looking for an Orthopedic Surgeon to join their current team of Specialists and Family Medicine physicians and establish a full-time practice in the community of Fort McMurray. This position will provide services in Orthopedic Surgery consults and procedures, with a key focus on general orthopedics, adult and pediatric trauma, soft tissue knee injuries and primary arthroplasty.

The successful candidate is required to offer services within the Northern Lights Regional Centre and out of a community-based Specialty practice, within the community of Fort McMurray.

The candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing independent outpatient practice or form an independent outpatient office of their own. This is the candidate’s independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Fort McMurray.
• Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community.
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the Orthopedic Surgery call schedule, as required.
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of Surgery.
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).
• Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC).

Desired Qualifications:

• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

Recovery Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.