Family Medicine Physician - Tofield
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- Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)
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- MED0004ZJ Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Tofield. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Acute Care & Long Term Care.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Tofield;
- Establish and maintain full time community based practice within the community;
- Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
- Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full time participation in the Emergency Department call schedule, as required;
- Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
- Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Department of Family Medicine;
- Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
- Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned;
- Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care
Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.
Community Information:
Honor the past. Build the future. A progressive community with amenities a plenty, serving as the largest trade center within the thriving Beaver County, Tofield truly has something for everyone.
Tofield is within 30-45 minutes to both Sherwood Park and Edmonton, situated just east of both larger centers. The largest municipality within the progressive Beaver County, Tofield serves the retail, oil, industry and agricultural communities. Tofield has experienced a population growth of 16.3% since 2006, bringing our current population to 2182, in accordance to the last census. This growth can be associated with our lower cost of living than a large center such as housing sale prices and construction costs to build a new home. Tofield has shown great progression through the restructuring of its picturesque main street, enhancement of local parks and its drive to establish new commercial development.
Tofield, an ethnically diverse community rich in culture and heritage. Centrally located in Beaver County Southeast of Edmonton, Tofield has big city charm with a small town feel, offering an exceptional quality of life for all ages, citizens and visitors. These amenities include, but are not limited to; education, health care, recreation facilities, activities and a wealth of community events offered throughout the summer and winter months.
Tofield, is a safe, friendly caring community where neighbors support one another and where families, businesses and individuals ca flourish and prosper.
Travel Time:
To Edmonton: 55 minutes
To Calgary: 3 hours 20 minutes
To Red Deer: 2 hours
To Grande Prairie: 5 hours 10 minutes
To Lethbridge: 5 hours
To Medicine Hat: 4 hours 30 minutes
Required Qualifications:
- Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
- Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required, as the sole provider;
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS);
Desired Qualifications:
Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP);
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.