Associate Physician

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking Associate Physicians to join their dynamic team at Chinook Regional Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work under the guidance of experienced physicians while delivering acute patient care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. With the chance to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Southern Alberta, this position promises a fulfilling work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree from an accredited institution and relevant acute care experience. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a limited medical license from CPSA.
• Experience in an acute hospital-based care facility within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute patient care under supervision in a multidisciplinary team.
• Responsibilities include admissions, discharge planning, and diagnostics.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Surgical Experience

English Language Proficiency (IELTS)

Education

Medical Degree from Recognized Institution

Completed Residency Program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

South Zone Medical Affairs is looking for Associate Physicians to assist various departments at Chinook Regional Hospital. Associate Physicians play an important role in the delivery of health care. This is an alternate physician provider role in which the successful candidate will work with a limited medical license issued from the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The incumbent will work within the Hospital under the direction of an attending physician and within a multidisciplinary team setting to deliver acute patient care. Southern Alberta is a beautiful location to find work-life balance, enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, recreational activities, and a low cost of living. Enjoy less traffic and shorter commute times. www.chooselethbridge.ca

Description:

This is an alternate provider role in which the successful candidate will obtain a limited medical license issued from the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and will work under the direction of a supervising physician within a multidisciplinary team setting to deliver acute patient care. Responsibilities may include admissions, discharge planning, ordering diagnostics, and overall Patient and Family Centered Care.

Classification: Associate Physician
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Various Departments
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 12-MAY-2025
Date Available: 22-MAY-2025
Hours per Shift: 10
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $25.57
Maximum Salary: $63.06
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Applicant must be either a landed immigrant (Permanent Resident) or a Canadian Citizen at the time of application. Applicants must be a graduate of a medical school located outside of Canada and the United States, listed in the Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) International Medical Directory (IMED). Experience in an acute hospital-based care facility within the last 3 years. Preference will be given to applicants who have had active acute care surgical experience within the last 3 years. Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME): Must have completed a recognized orthopedic or general surgery residency program with a successful completion of an existing board exam. Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1): Applicants must have passed the MCC Qualifying Examination Part 1 prior to application. English Language Proficiency: As a requirement for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), applicants must have taken the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in Canada with minimum required scores of 7.0 in each of the components within 24 months prior to registration.

Additional Required Qualifications:
This posting is open only to those who have received a positive CA Pre-Screen Letter from AHS and have included it in their application. If you do not have a letter and/or have not applied for the CA Pre-Screening Process, you will find more information at http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page7094.aspx

Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.