Associate Physician - Internal Medicine

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Associate Physician to deliver acute care under supervision across Foothills Medical Centre, Rockview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre and South Health Campus in Calgary. You will work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dietitians, performing examinations, documenting history and building treatment plans.

The role includes formal orientation and assessment for international medical graduates, with supervision from CPSA and AHS Medical Staff, and

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada and English proficiency.
• Medical degree from outside Canada/USA with at least one year of supervised hands-on training after undergrad.
• Passed MCCQE Part I and stayed currency in practice within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and document history.
• Develop treatment plans in consultation with supervising physicians and write orders.
• Enter orders into the patient care system and provide supervision and support during orientation.

Skills

Eligibility to work in Canada

English proficiency

MCCQE1

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Job description

Your Opportunity

AHS provides alternative job opportunities for those International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are not able to obtain independent licensure on their own and/or are unable to obtain a residency position. Associate Physicians are important members of the collaborative care team at Alberta Health Services (AHS); functioning as mid-level providers under the supervision and direction of physician supervisor(s) to provide acute care coverage within our hospitals. Making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Associate Physicians are registered for supervised practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) under the Limited Practice Registry and provide clinical support under the direction of AHS Medical Staff. In this position you will deliver care to patients at the Foothills Medical Centre, Rockview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre and South Health Campus within a multidisciplinary team in General Internal Medicine. Depending on start date, successful candidates will participate in an enhanced 5-week orientation program (including targeted Connect Care training) specifically for international medical graduates. This time will be considered part of the initial orientation and assessment period.

Description

You will be working alongside physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dieticians. Job duties often include examination of the patient, documenting the history, conducting a complete physical examination, developing a treatment plan in consultation with the attending/supervising physician, writing appropriate orders, and entering these orders into the patient care electronic or manual system. Appropriate supervision and support will be provided, beginning with formal orientation and assessment. Only those demonstrating the strongest qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Classification: Associate Physician
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Associate Physician - Medical Affairs
Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: 10, 12.5
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10, 8
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $26.97
Maximum Salary: $66.51
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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. Currency of practice. Applicants must have been in a discipline-specific postgraduate training program or discipline-specific independent practice within the last 3 years.

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 General Internal Medicine. Prior experience working in a Canadian health care setting is an asset. Candidates are encouraged to have completed the AHS Associate Physician pre-screening process. More information is available: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/page7094.aspx.