Medical Leader - Physician Assistant Program
🔍 Calgary Zone
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- Medical Leader (non-clinical position)
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- MED00040P Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Within the Physician Assistant Program, the Medical Leader will:
- Lead strategic planning and implementation of sustainable models of care involving PAs, including
expanded weekday, evening, weekend, and on-call service coverage. - Maintain a current AHS email and review messages regularly to support consistent and reliable
communication. - Assist in the development and optimization of program structure and remuneration models for the PA
workforce. - Participate in the following activities:
- Act as a liaison and support for physicians supervising or working alongside PAs.
- Contribute to program development, operational implementation, and ongoing program evaluation.
- Support the recruitment, assessment, and evaluation of PAs and supervising physicians.
- Provide feedback to support refinement of the PA model and scope optimization.
- Collaborate with AHS Medical Affairs and CPSA to standardize PA evaluation and supervision processes.
- Meet monthly with the Medical Affairs Program Manager to discuss:
- PA performance and professional conduct
- Clinical learning environment and collegiality
- Supervision models and duty hour management
- Onboarding/orientation of new supervising physicians and PAs
- Workforce planning and retention
- Access to Connect Care and clinical systems
- Integration of quality improvement and education initiatives
- Emerging issues including crisis management or role clarity
- Work collaboratively with Medical Affairs and clinical leaders to develop innovative coverage models that enhance continuity of care and support physician capacity.
- Participate on relevant leadership committees (e.g., Zone Clinical Department Head Committee) to foster alignment and communication across programs.
- Ensure objectives align with high standards of care, education, and team-based practice across the Calgary Zone.
- Lead collaborative efforts to enhance physician-PA relationships, communication, and interprofessional integration.
- Support investigations related to concerns about PA performance or behavior as requested by the Program Manager.
- Fulfill all other responsibilities as per AHS Bylaws, Rules, and as delegated by the Zone Medical Director.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and
physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity
employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and
developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Proven leadership, communication, organizational, change management, team building and facilitation skills.
- Expertise in developing and providing resources, consultation, and collaborative support to stakeholder teams.
- Ability to design, tailor, implement and evaluate effective strategies to meet identified priorities.
- Experience in supporting and promoting clinical best practice and experience as a change agent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate positive relationships and passion for patient safety.
- Alberta Health Services privileges to practice at AHS facilities.
Applicants:
- Are limited to current AHS medical staff
- Must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
- Must read, write, and speak English
Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr Mark Anselmo by email (mark.anslemo@ahs.ca)
The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Must read, write, and speak English.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.