Facility Medical Director (FMD), Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital (FSCH), 0425EDMpcc90070
🔍 Edmonton Zone
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- Medical Leader (non-clinical position)
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- MED0003YO Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Description:
Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Zone invites applications for the role of Facility Medical Director (FMD), Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital (FSCH).
This 0.20 FTE position, governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports directly to the Associate Zone Medical Director (AZMD) – Primary Care, Continuing Care, Community Care and Suburban Hospitals.
The Facility Medical Director is the most senior site medical administrative leader. The FMD works collaboratively with the FSCH Site Director as a dyad partner, and with clinical and operational leaders to provide clinical oversight for the FSCH site. The FMD participates in Edmonton Zone leadership meetings and works collaboratively with other FMDs as part of the integrated Edmonton Zone Suburban Hospitals portfolio.
This position is accountable for, but not limited to, the resolution of physician-related and clinical-operational matters; providing clinical leadership, consultation, support, and coaching to the site medical staff; monitoring clinical practice and medical staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules; and advocating for the provision of overall quality, patient safety, and patient care.
This position is also responsible for recruitment and performance management of site medical leaders in collaboration with Zone Clinical Department Heads.
The position has an expected start date of approximately July 1, 2025 and a term of 3 years.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution and a passion for quality and patient safety. They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant experience in medical leadership and is considered a strong clinician by peers.
Candidates must be Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) certified, be eligible to work in Canada, and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and appointment to the AHS Medical Staff. Candidates should have evidence of formal administrative education and training.
To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The competition will remain open until the position is filled.