Associate Physician-Surgical

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Red Deer is seeking an Associate Physician (Surgical) to support the General Surgery Department. The ideal candidate will have graduated from a medical school outside Canada or the US, and possess a limited medical license. Responsibilities include delivering acute patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a competitive salary range and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical school located outside of Canada and the US.
• Passed the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1).
• Must have an active limited medical license from CPSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical support within the General Surgery Department.
• Deliver acute patient care under the direction of an attending surgeon.

Skills

Experience in an acute hospital based care facility

English Language Proficiency (IELTS)

Active acute care surgical experience

Education

Graduation from a medical school listed in the FAIMER IMED

Completion of recognized orthopedic or general surgery residency

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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). We are hiring Associate Physicians (Surgical) to support the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre in the General Surgery Department under the direction of an attending surgeon and within a multidisciplinary team setting to deliver acute patient care.

Description:

We are currently hiring Associate Physician (Surgical) positions to support the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre in the General Surgery Department. These positions represent an opportunity created for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to be selected and prepared for work as Associate Physicians in clinical departments. IMGs are landed immigrants, Canadian citizens and/or have employment authorization from the Canadian government and fulfill the program requirements. Applicants must have been successfully pre-screened through the Provincial AP Screening program prior to applying. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/phys/if-hp-phys-ca-eligibility-overview.pdf

Acute Care Alberta: Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Associate Physician (Surgical) Union: Exempt Unit and Program: General Surgery Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2025 Date Available: 21-SEP-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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.