Heart Rhythm Specialist / Electrophysiologist - Edmonton
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- Cardiology
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- MED0005C7 Requisition #
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- 8 hours ago Post Date
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for two Electrophysiologists to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.
The University of Alberta's Division of Cardiology is an integral part of the Department of Medicine and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, a state-of-the-art facility that provides tertiary and quaternary cardiac care services for the City of Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and parts of British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and portions of Saskatchewan. The University of Alberta and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute are home to some of the premier programs in the country, including Cardiac Critical Care, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Pulmonary Hypertension, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Advanced Heart Failure, with the advanced Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) caring for the full spectrum of critically ill cardiac patients including advanced ventilatory support, renal replacement therapy, hemodynamic monitoring, transcatheter mechanical support capabilities and overflow post Cardiac Surgery patients. In addition, we host one of the largest Mechanical Assist Program and Heart Transplant programs in Canada. The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute has a unique infrastructure, providing both Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Care.
The successful recruit will join a group of 40 cardiologists including 6 other Electrophysiologists at this site. They will have an MD degree, or equivalent. They will be eligible for certification in Cardiology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. As well, they will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and have Specialty training Electrophysiology. Training in Inherited Arrhythmia Disorders or Adult Congenital Heart Disease would be an advantage. Candidates should be committed to education and may have a track record of demonstrated research success. Additional professional training or previous work experience in other academic endeavors including (but not limited to) education, administration, ethics, informatics, or patient quality and safety would be welcomed.
Remuneration will be based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule.
Key accountabilities of the Electrophysiologist will include but will not be limited to: Adult Electrophysiology Laboratory and Consult service, In-Patient Cardiology service, Outpatient and Heart Rhythm Device Clinic, Emergency Triage, and equitable share of Division of Cardiology undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities.
Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, etc., along with three letters of reference.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Dr. Michelle Graham
Divisional Director, Cardiology
2C2 WMC, University of Alberta Hospital
8440-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7
Ph: 780-407-1590 E-mail: mmg2@ualberta.ca
Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks after AD posted, however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.