Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician with Anesthesia to establish a full-time practice in the community of Rocky Mountain House. The successful candidate will be required to provide OR Anesthesia On-Call, support in the Emergency Room, community clinic practice including senior’s care and Primary Care Network.

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.

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/OR Anesthesia 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

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.

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.

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:

• A successful candidate will hold valid and relevant license or Letter of Eligibility with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta;
• 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;
• Experience and training in Anaesthetics, including epidurals;
• 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)

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) with Anesthesia;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP);
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS);
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS);

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.