Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physicians - Edmonton Zone

Position Description:

Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, are inviting applications from Emergency Physicians to join the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Edmonton Zone.

The Edmonton zone is comprised of 12 emergency departments (EDs), and includes a mix of stand-alone EDs, community hospitals and level I trauma centres. These tertiary sites provide high acuity emergency services, including care of trauma and transplant patients, and have a variety of specialist consultation services. The Edmonton Zone is a major referral centre for patients from Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

There are approximately 300 emergency physicians who work within the Edmonton Zone, and is comprised of specialty trained emergency physicians and family physicians with emergency medicine training. Depending on the site, family physicians with additional emergency medicine training or experience provide coverage to the EDs in addition to community practice. Emergency Physicians work approximately 12-14 shifts per month and shifts are typically 8-10h day, evening, or night shifts with a mix of weekday and weekend coverage.

Edmonton Zone hospitals are affiliated with the University of Alberta, and serve as important training facilities for residents and students. The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry has been internationally recognized as among the world\'s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada\'s premier health-education institutions. Individuals interested in education of trainees are encouraged to apply for Clinical Academic Colleague appointments in the Academic Department of Emergency Medicine.

The comprehensive range of acuity offered by facilities in the Edmonton Zone, combined with the prospect of academic involvement, creates opportunities for physicians to find a working environment that complements their skill-set, professional interests, and workplace preferences.
Remuneration for these positions is fee-for-service billings. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have or be eligible for certification in Emergency Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Family Physicians and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Equivalent certification will also be considered. We are particularly interested in those who have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork and peer relationships. The successful candidate should be committed to fulfilling clinical and non-clinical duties as a representative of the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their training, clinical experience and academic interests (education, research, administrative) , along with three letters of reference via email using the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cEdmonton Emergency Medicine\xe2\x80\x9d to the email address below.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Ni Lam
Zone Clinical Department Head, Emergency Medicine
c/o Samantha Johnson
Samantha.Johnson2@albertahealthservices.ca

To assist AHS in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

Please visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons Alberta (CPSA) at cpsa.ca for more information about licensing in Alberta. Please ensure you have had your credentials assessed and have an Eligibility Letter from CPSA prior to applying.

The Community:

Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta, and is known as the \'City of Festivals\'. With an abundance of services, beautiful river valley, community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodations, this energetic city has something for everyone. Edmonton boasts a superior public education system for school-aged children through Edmonton Public Schools.

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Emergency Medicine, can be found on the Faculty\'s Home Page at www.med.ualberta.ca. Details about Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca and www.edmonton.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, and the University of Alberta hire on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.

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