Medical Leader - ED Section Lead, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

The Department of Emergency Medicine (Alberta Health Services Calgary Corridor) is now accepting applications for the position of Emergency Department Section Lead, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology. Preference will be given to physicians who are currently working in the AHS Calgary Corridor Emergency Department.

AHS is committed to providing services based on the population needs of AHS and promoting a shared responsibility for improved health.

The Contractor shall provide services to the Calgary Corridor in Emergency Medicine and the Clinical Department of Emergency Medicine as Lead of the Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (CPT).

The working title while providing the Services shall be Section Lead, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology.

The Section Lead is supported by a comprehensive organizational structure, including a dedicated administration, a Department of Emergency Medicine Academic Steering Committee, and the CPT Residency Program Committee. Financial management, strategic planning, communications and advancement services are provided by AHS.

The Section Lead is responsible for setting direction for all aspects of the Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Section. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing and implementing a five-year strategic plan for the Section
• Physician recruitment for both the Clinical Pharmacology consultation service and the Poison and Drug Information Service (the latter is done in conjunction with the Medical Director of the Poison and Drug Information Service)
• Facilitating medical staff appointments to the Section (including physicians on call for the Poison and Drug Information Service and the Clinical Pharmacology Consultation Service)
• Acting as or supervising the point of contact for the Clinical Pharmacology Consultation Service and the Clinical Pharmacology resident rotation
• Leading and supporting Calgary-based CPT research activities
• Oversight of the CPT residency training program in conjunction with the Program Director
• Supporting pharmacology curriculum development within the Cumming School of Medicine
• Chairing quarterly Section meetings
• Sitting as a member of the CPT Residency Program Committee
• Sitting as a member of CPT Competency Committee
• Organizing Calgary-based speakers for National Case Conference CPT Rounds
• Promoting the growth of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology within the province of Alberta through growth of both consultation services, speaking opportunities, and educational rounds.

B. ACCOUNTABILITIES / DELIVERABLES

In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will:

1. Be the person primarily responsible for physician recruitment to ensure adequate staffing of the Clinical Pharmacology Consultation Service, including creation of physician call schedule.

2. Assist the PADIS Medical Director to ensure adequate staffing of the PADIS Medical Toxicology physician call group.

3. Coordinate the Clinical Pharmacology resident rotation, including maintaining an up-to-date list of teaching cases, organizing teaching sessions, and resident call schedule.

4. Conduct regular performance reviews of Clinical Pharmacology staff members in accordance with the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules.

5. Assist the CPT Program Director in resident selection, program delivery, career mentoring, evaluation of trainees, and fostering a culture of support and accountability among the trainees.

6. Participate in the organization of undergraduate and postgraduate education programs to embed the subspecialty of CPT across the Cumming School of Medicine curriculum.

7. Participate in teaching CPT topics to University of Calgary CPT residents as part of academic half day.

8. Assess the quality, organization, and distribution of research within the Section, and advise the Clinical Corridor Department Lead for Emergency Medicine on Section priorities and progress.

9. Work with the Clinical Corridor Department Lead for Emergency Medicine to ensure appropriate integration of research initiatives within the teaching hospitals and their alignment with the overall directions of the Section of CPT.

10. Promote research collaborations and academic interactions amongst Section members, other University Departments (e.g. Physiology and Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine), the University’s research institutes, and the University of Alberta.

11. Develop and support the submission of award applications and grant applications.

12. Act as a media spokesperson on contemporary health topics related to CPT.

13. Ensure Section members receive appropriate mentoring and career development advice.

14. Ensure processes are in place to promote the maintenance of competency of Section physician members.

15. Conduct regular general meetings of the Section.

16. Provide input to the Clinical Corridor Department Lead for Emergency Medicine on physician Section member performance reviews.

17. Investigate complaints made against, or disputes between, Section physician members as described in the Medical Staff By-laws, and complaints and concerns of the patients of the Corridor.

18. Represent the Section on appropriate committees of AHS and the University of Calgary.

19. Manage all funds allocated to the Section and advise the Clinical Corridor Department Lead for Emergency Medicine on the allocation of Department resources to the Section and its members.

20. Work with the Alberta Medical Association to explore alternative funding models for those physicians practicing CPT, such as a Clinical Alternate Relationship Plan (cARP).

To apply, please submit a letter of interest describing your interest in the role and detail how your experience aligns with its responsibilities, along with your CV.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Catherine Patocka at Catherine.Patocka@albertahealthservices.ca and/or Scott Banks at Scott.Banks@albertahealthservices.ca