Physicians

WCB Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WCB Alberta is seeking qualified Physicians for part-time or full-time contract positions. Physicians will assess workplace injuries and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing rehabilitation services. The role offers competitive income, flexible hours, and growth potential in disability management.

Benefits

Flexible hours with no on-call work or weekends

Continuity with other work commitments

Highly competitive income with no overhead deductions

CME opportunities

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to collaborate with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess workplace injuries and contribute to early return to work.
• Generate consult reports for communication with treating physicians.
• Function as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Electronic communication tools

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and stakeholders.Learn more about working for WCB atCareers - WCB Alberta

Job Type :

Job Location : Edmonton, Alberta

Part-Time or Full-time Positions

WCB-Alberta is an organization for Alberta’s workers’ and Employees. The role of this no-profit no-fault organization is to administer the workers' compensation system for the province. The benefits under this umbrella include : health care, rehabilitation services, expedited access to the medical services, wage replacement, modified and gradual return to work, vocational retraining etc. Every day, we work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. At WCB Alberta, you can make a difference too.

We are seeking part-time or full-time qualified Physician(s), on a contract basis, to be part of multi-disciplinary teams of health care professionals and clinicians. The teams provide assessment and rehabilitation services to individuals with a variety of medical conditions, which include a large component of musculoskeletal injuries and many other services.

We offer :

• Flexible Hours and schedules with no on-call work or weekends
• Flexibility to continue with your other work commitments while doing some work with our organization
• Highly competitive income with no overhead deductions
• Potential to grow in the field of disability management
• CME opportunities

Your roles and responsibilities :

• Assess workplace injuries and medical conditions, and play an integral part in a worker’s early return to work This may include obtaining history, conducting physical exams, diagnosis, expediting necessary investigations, providing treatment, and the coordination of care, etc.
• Generate consult reports as a means of communication to the treating physician / s and the referral source. There is no patient-physician relationship established but on rare basis there may be need to follow-up on a patient in case the anticipated return to work timeline is not achieved in a timely manner.
• Function as integral members of a multi-disciplinary team which include physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, exercise therapists etc.
• Comply with ethical, legal and professional guidelines and standards.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations and medical insurance.
• Develop familiarity with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the organization and work collaboratively to achieve them.

Must Have

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (The CPSA).
• Active and unrestricted License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Experience in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and non-clinicians.
• Ability to use electronic communication tools and general computer knowledge (training is available to help reach this potential as required).

Recruitment Process :

• Position is posted. Selected candidates may have the opportunity to visit us onsite. It’s a chance to tour our facility, ask questions, spend time with our staff and take a peek into what a sample day of work looks like at Millard Health.
• Posting closes : Applications are accepted until required pool of applicants is achieved.
• Applications are reviewed to determine a short list. The applications are assessed, reviewed and screened. Only short-listed applicants are contacted.
• Interviews are conducted. Applicants are selected for a competency-based interview to ensure success in this position.
• Successful candidate(s) are selected and references may be required.
• Positions offered . Final candidates will be required to undergo a security clearance.

Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to :

Medical Manager, Millard Health

131 Airport Road

Edmonton, AB T5G 0W6

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Closes : Once suitable candidates are selected