Associate Physician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Canada is recruiting Surgical Assistants for its Cardiac Surgery Division. Applicants should hold a Limited Practice Register - Clinical Assistant License from CPSA and have experience in the clinical management of critically ill adult patients. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries and ensuring patient care. This role offers competitive salary ranging from $26.34 to $64.95, with shifts including days, evenings, and nights. Applications are open until May 13, 2026. A full application package, including a resume and cover letter, is required.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Limited Practice Register - Clinical Assistant License from CPSA.
• Completed application package to ACSAP is required.
• English Language Test valid for at least 3 months post-application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in adult cardiac surgery procedures.
• Complete admissions and order diagnostic interventions.
• Respond to patient medical needs during hospitalization.

Skills

Clinical management of critically ill adult patients

English Language Test

Current Limited Practice Register

Education

Medical Graduate

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Division of Cardiac Surgery at Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (MAHI) is recruiting Surgical Assistants (SA) to join one of the largest cardiac surgery teams in Canada. Successful applicants will be working in the MAHI or as Second Assistant for adult cardiac surgery procedures. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with qualifications to obtain a Limited Practice Register - Clinical Assistant License from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) are welcome to apply. Canadian Citizenship or landed Immigrant Status is required for the application. Depending on the individual's experience, a 6-month probation/training period will be considered.

Description

All clinical activities are performed under the supervision of the surgeon / physician lead and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Some of the associate physician responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, completing admissions, ordering and performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, assessing and responding to the patient’s medical needs as they arise and planning care throughout the patient’s hospitalization.

Job Details

• Classification: Associate Physician
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: CV Surgery
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-MAY-2026
• Date Available: 23-MAY-2026
• Temporary End Date: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 10, 12.5
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8, 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.34
• Maximum Salary: $64.95
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Only International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have submitted a complete application package to ACSAP and shared the applicable documentation according to the requirements listed on the program website are eligible to apply. Applicants must have one of: A current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, or A current active application with the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP) or be eligible to participate in the Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP) and have initiated the application process. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page7094.aspx.

Additional Required Qualifications

Process: Applicants with current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assist license or active registration with ACSAP may apply to this posting. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Applicants who have not previously applied to ACSAP, or who were previously denied due to an incomplete application, must: Follow the ACSAP application instructions as detailed at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page7094.aspx. Please note the following: 1. Cover Letters must include current contact information including preferred phone and email addresses and must be signed and dated. 2. Applicants MUST have an English Language Test that will NOT expire* within 3 months of the closing date of this posting. If your test will expire within 3 months of the closing date and you want to remain on the potential applicant list, you MUST provide proof of registration in a new English language test that will take place in the next 3 months. *An expired English Language Test means that it is no longer current within 24 months as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with recent experience in the clinical management of critically ill adult patients and experience in the Canadian health system are preferred.