Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Rocky Mountain House. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage & On-Call, Inpatient & Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long-Term Care Services.

 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Rocky Mountain House;
• 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 full time participation in the Emergency Department 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 Department of Family Medicine;
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned;
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care

 

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate’s independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

 

Community Information:

A Strong Community with a Promising Future … This is Where Adventure Begins!

Locals describe Rocky Mountain House as family-oriented, fun, financially stable, and flourishing; these are truly the four pillars of a great community in which to live, work and play. Rocky has a strong community spirit and a small-town feel while offering a wide spectrum of services to its trading area of 21,000 people.

Rocky Mountain House offers full amenities for tourism, health care, recreation, banking, shopping and dining. The local arts and culture scene is flourishing. In the summertime, Rocky hosts great events like Marketplace on Main, which is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. If outdoor recreation is what you like to do, then the West Country area is for you, with the mountains, lakes and rivers this is the place to enjoy your time off by yourself or with your family. Education is important in the community with Public and Catholic schools offering K-12 and French Immersion as well.

Development and local construction is strong and active in the community. With ongoing community development, the community hopes to welcome new companies and residents in the future.

Rocky Mountain House – Google Maps Location

Town of Rocky Mountain House

Rocky Mountain House Health Centre

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Travel Time:

To Edmonton: 2 hours 20 minutes
To Calgary: 2 hours 15 minutes
To Red Deer: 1 hour
To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 10 minutes
To Lethbridge: 4 hours 5 minutes
To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 40 minutes

 

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Recent experience (within the last 12 months) of independent Family Medicine practice where the physician has been the most responsible physician for a wide range of Family Medicine patients;
• Applicant must also be able to provide proof of participation in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
• Emergency on-call experience (within last 24 months);
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP);
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS);
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS);
• Preference given to those with recent rural experience;
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)

 

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.

 

Alberta Health Services 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 physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.