Geriatrician / Care of the Elderly physician
🔍 Edmonton Zone
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- Geriatric Medicine
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- MED0005LT Requisition #
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- 7 hours ago Post Date
This is a full-time vacancy for an Internal Medicine Geriatrician/Care of the Elderly trained physician which combines inpatient consultative services and community geriatrics. There will also be an opportunity for outpatient clinic activity in collaboration with the local primary care network.
The post holder will spend 0.5 FTE providing inpatient consultation services to the Sturgeon Community Hospital. This service will comprise proactive geriatric medicine consultations to inpatient services and reactive consultation on referral.
The postholder will spend 0.5 FTE performing home assessments of older adults identified by home care services, referred following an inpatient admission or referred by primary care for a specialist assessment. Home care team meetings regarding existing cases are also required as part of case management. There is no requirement for out of hours on call services.
Clinical bedside teaching is expected as part of the role within the University of Alberta Division of Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly and an appropriate clinical academic colleague appointment will be sought to facilitate this.
The Sturgeon Community Hospital, located in St Albert, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-hour emergency care, general internal medicine, surgery, intensive care, cardiac services, women's health, obstetrics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. The hospital plays an important role within the Edmonton Zone healthcare system, providing multidisciplinary acute and specialist care while supporting continuity of care between hospital and community-based health services.
St. Albert is a thriving city located immediately northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. With a population of approximately 75,000 it is known for its high quality of life, attractive residential neighbourhoods, extensive green spaces and strong community identity. Established in 1861. Often referred to as the Botanical Arts City, it features an extensive network of parks and recreational trails along the Sturgeon River, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and a historic downtown. The city offers a broad range of educational, recreational and healthcare services, including Sturgeon Community Hospital, while maintaining close economic and social connections with Edmonton.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with certification in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, or Family Medicine with a Certificate in Care of the Elderly or equivalent, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The job is eligible for sponsorship within Acute Care Alberta.
Applying:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents online:
- A letter of intent outlining their interest in the position;
- A current Curriculum Vitae detailing education, training, qualifications, academic achievements, and professional experience; and
- A valid College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) Practice Permit, or documentation demonstrating eligibility for licensure in Alberta.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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