Care Centres - Physician Occupational Health Services

TELUS Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced physician to deliver onsite occupational health services in Edmonton or Calgary. This role involves conducting health assessments, managing disability cases, and providing expert medical advice to ensure employee health and fitness. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine degree, an active license in Alberta, and a minimum of three years of experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers individuals to live their healthiest lives, while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Reimbursement for travel expenses

Flexible working hours

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience as a physician.
• Experience in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Occupational Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and manage disability cases.
• Provide expert medical advice and ensure occupational fitness.
• Participate in case conferences and client meetings.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Consultative medical advice

Occupational health knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Active Physician License in Alberta

Job description

Location : Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type : Full-Time or Part-Time (40 or 20 hours per week)

Contract Length : 2 years, with an optional 6-month extension

Job Summary :

TELUS Health is recruiting an experienced physician to provide onsite occupational health services for safety sensitive positions. The role involves conducting health assessments, managing disability cases, providing expert medical advice, and ensuring the health and occupational fitness of employees .

Key Responsibilities :

• Participate in weekly case conferences to provide professional medical consultation and advice.
• Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with employees to assess medical profiles, recommend treatments, and make external referrals when required.
• Review medical files, including periodic health assessments, in order to make fitness for work recommendations
• Assist clients with determining (medical) benefit approval.
• At the client's request, be prepared to provide expert testimony or response to the Human Rights Commission or applicable Courts.
• Attend and make presentations at client meetings and / or training events.

Qualifications :

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized Canadian university or an unrestricted license with the Medical Council of Canada if educated abroad.
• Active license as a Physician in Alberta and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Minimum of 3 years of cumulative full-time experience as a physician (excluding residency).
• Experience in disciplines such as Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Occupational Medicine is preferred.

Skills and Attributes :

• Strong ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and provide consultative medical advice.
• Knowledge of occupational health and disability management protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Adherence to client's policies, including their codes of conduct.

Working Conditions :

• The primary location will be working on-site with the client and their employees in either Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta.
• Operating hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM, with occasional after-hours or weekend work.
• Travel may be required between Edmonton and Calgary .

Compensation :

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Reimbursement for authorized travel and living expenses per the National Joint Council Travel Directive.

How to Apply :

Submit your application, by applying to this posting to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

Who is TELUS Health?

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of healthcare.

TELUS Health is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process