Associate Physician - Hospitalist

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; In loco; CAD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

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Alberta Health Services in Calgary invites applications for a temporary full-time Associate Physician in the Hospital Medicine Program. The role supports admitting physicians and inpatient care across the Calgary Campus, focusing on admissions, rounds, and discharge coordination to ensure smooth transitions.

Collaborate with hospitalists, nursing staff, and subspecialists while meeting CPSA licensure requirements. This position offers a dynamic, team-based environment in a large health system.

Competenze

• Eligibility to work in Canada (citizen, PR, or open work permit).
• IELTS Academic min 7.0 in each component with certified results.
• Must have MCCQE Part I prior to application.
• Registration with CPSA under Limited Practice Registry.
• Must demonstrate currency of practice with recent independent work.

Mansioni

• Support admitting physician team during high service demand.
• Assist with inpatient ward rounding and care coordination.
• Facilitate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Liaise with primary care and community providers for continuity.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatment.

Formazione

Medical degree and transcripts (outside Canada/USA)

MCCQE Part I

CPSA registration (Limited Practice Registry)

Graduation from medical school outside Canada/USA (FAIMER IMD)

Hands-on PGME training outside Canada/USA (minimum 1 year)

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Opportunity:

Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) Program, Department of Family Medicine, Alberta Health Services. The Hospitalist Program under the Department of Family Medicine with Alberta Health Services is pleased to invite applications for a temporary full-time Associate Physician position at South Health Campus. The Calgary Hospital Medicine Service is the largest acute care medical service in the region, operating under the Section of Medical Inpatients within the Department of Family Medicine. We provide comprehensive hospital-based care to approximately 1,000 medical inpatients daily across four acute care sites in the Calgary Corridor. Our team of dedicated family physicians delivers high-quality, patient-centered care focused on timely assessment, evidence-informed treatment, and safe transitions of care. We are responsible for the admission, daily management, and discharge of adult patients requiring inpatient medical care who do not require a specialty admitting service. The Section of Medical Inpatients plays a vital role in supporting acute care capacity and enhancing the overall patient experience within Calgary’s health system through a strong commitment to clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and compassionate service.

Description:

The associate physician will provide comprehensive clinical care under the supervision of attending Hospitalist physicians. The primary anticipated role is to support the admitting physician team, particularly during periods of high service demand. As these roles are newly established, the successful candidates must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to evolve alongside the needs of the service. The associate physician may be deployed according to service needs, which may include admissions support, inpatient ward rounding, and discharge coordination depending on operational demands. This position is intended to be highly collaborative. The associate physician will work closely with Hospitalist physicians, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and subspecialists to provide coordinated and holistic patient care. Responsibilities include supporting patient admissions and initial assessments, assisting with inpatient management and care coordination, facilitating discharge planning and transitions of care, liaising with unit teams and patient families, communicating with primary care physicians and community providers to ensure continuity of care, and providing patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions on behalf of the attending physician.

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Required Qualifications:

Eligibility to work in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with open work permits). English Language Proficiency. As a requirement for licensure by the CPSA, applicants must have taken the Academic version of International English Language Testing System (IELTS), achieving a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the components. Test results must be certified (notarized) by a Notary Public or any other government authorized entity. Exemptions are granted based on guidelines set out on the CPSA website (http://www.cpsa.ca/language-proficiency/). Medical Degree and Transcripts. Applicants must be a graduate of a medical school located outside of Canada and the USA, listed in the Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) - International Medical Directory (IMD). Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME). As a requirement for licensure by the CPSA, applicants must have completed at least one full year of hands‑on training (outside of Canada and the USA) after having completed their undergraduate medical training, no exceptions. Specialty training must show evidence of being hands‑on and supervised for it to meet this requirement.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1). Applicants must have passed the MCC Qualifying Exam Part 1 prior to application. Hold registration for supervised practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) under the Limited Practice Registry. Demonstrate currency of practice. Within the last three years, physicians need to have practiced independently, been in a regulated, supervised practice (in a role where the physician was not the most responsible physician). Candidates must submit a Curriculum Vitae and Associate Physician Eligibility Pre‑Screen Letter from AHS with their application (http:// www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page7094.aspx ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who have recent experience in an acute care facility; specifically, those who have had specific experience within the last 3 years in Family Medicine. Prior experience working in a Canadian health care setting is an asset.