Job #: ALB00484649
Role: Associate Physician
Location:  Edmonton, Alberta

Link to Apply: https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/associate-physician-502315

Your Opportunity:

The Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP) provides International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with an alternate career path to become an Associate Physician. ACSAP programs put candidates through a six-month assessment and evaluation that, upon successful completion, can lead to a full-time and permanent acute care coverage role that addresses clinical and/or surgical coverage shortages. Acute Care Coverage is currently recruiting for multiple positions in the Edmonton Zone. Associate Physicians are needed for Surgery inpatient units, Family Medicine, Neurology, Thoracic, General Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Orthopedics, intensive Care Unit, and Psychiatry in the Edmonton Zone. Associate Physicians will provide day and after-hours coverage. Associate Physicians will be integrated into the current healthcare team, which includes fellows, NP’s, residents and associate physicians

Description:

All clinical activities are performed under the supervision of the surgeon / physician lead and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Some of the associate physician responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, completing admissions, ordering and performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, assessing and responding to the patient’s medical needs as they arise and planning care throughout the patient’s hospitalization.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.