Family Medicine Physician - Hanna at Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full-time Family Medicine practice in the community of Hanna. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Community Clinic, Emergency Room Coverage, Inpatient, and Long Term Care.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Hanna;
• Establish and maintain full time community based practice within the community;
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full time participation in the Emergency Department call schedule, 1:4 as required;
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Department of Family Medicine;
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned;
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Community Information:

Hanna, a community of over 3,000 is strategically located at the junction of Highways 9 & 36. The Town of Hanna welcomes your interest in our community. Whether it be industrial, retail, hospitality and service businesses, opportunity is abundant in Hanna.

The main economic sectors of the community include oil and gas exploration, production, and service, coal-powered electricity generation, and farming and ranching.

Hanna takes pride in offering urban amenities with country flair. The high quality of life is very evident here. People feel at home in Hanna -- knowing your neighbors has a lot to do with this. Add to that the impressive infrastructure including the schools and hospital, all newly renovated, and you can see Hanna is preparing for the future.

Residents of Hanna have always known the advantages of living here. Recreation is second to none for communities this size. From tennis to swimming to indoor racquet sports, young and old alike will have recreation choices in Hanna. One mile west of town are Helmer Dam and Fox Lake, sites of some of the best fishing you'll find. Twenty minutes to the southeast is Prairie Oasis Park, a boater's paradise.

Business development in Hanna is approached as a combined effort with the Town of Hanna and the Chamber of Commerce. Its mandate is to promote economic activity within the Hanna trading area by supporting existing businesses, encouraging new companies and providing information and support to up and coming entrepreneurs.

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Travel Time:

·        To Edmonton: 3 hours 10 minutes

·        To Calgary: 2 hours 20 minutes

·        To Red Deer: 2 hours 5 minutes

·        To Grande Prairie: 7 hours 25 minutes

·        To Lethbridge: 2 hours 50 minutes

·        To Medicine Hat: 2 hours 15 minutes

Required Qualifications:

• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS);
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS);

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP);

• Preference given to those with recent rural experience;

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants who do not require or have completed the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA); as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.