Locum Pediatric Rheumatologist-Alberta Children's Hospital-Calgary

Position Description:

The Department of Pediatrics (DoP), invite applicants to apply to this 0.35 FTE Locum Pediatric Rheumatologist position at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, within Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone, Section of Pediatric Rheumatology. This position will be remunerated through the Alberta Academic Medical Health Services Program.   

The locum position is to cover clinical work for the period starting April 1 2026 with an end date based on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the section.  

The successful candidate will work a 0.35 FTE appointment which would consist of approximately 160 clinical half-days (5 hours per half day) divided among the inpatient and outpatient pediatric rheumatology services.  Weekend and evening on call responsibilities will be required as part of the service commitment. The successful candidate will participate in section meetings, clinical care rounds, radiology rounds when possible and provide on-service and in-clinic teaching to students, residents and fellows. Preference will be given for individuals who can cover the entire locum position, but consideration will be made of successful applicants who are able to provide a portion of the coverage required. More than one physician may be hired into this position. 

For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Jaime Blackwood, Interim Section Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology, Jaime.Blackwood@albertahealthservices.ca

Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application: 
•    Cover Letter    
•    Curriculum vitae 
•    The names and contact information for three referees 
•    All interviewed applicants will be required to arrange to have three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Department Head: Antonia.Stang@albertahealthservices.ca and Wanda.Parr@ahs.ca

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