Family Medicine Physician with Anesthesia - Lamont presso Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is actively recruiting a part-time Family Medicine Physician with Anesthesia in the community of Lamont. This position will provide anesthesia services for general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT and podiatry.  

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules 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:

Lamont - Google Maps Location

Town of Lamont

Lamont Health Care Centre

Alberta Is Calling

Travel Time:

·        To Edmonton: 1 hour

·        To Calgary: 3 hours 40 minutes

·        To Red Deer: 2 hours 20 minutes

·        To Grande Prairie: 5 hours

·        To Lethbridge: 5 hours 30 minutes

·        To Medicine Hat: 5 hours 

Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Family Physicians – Family Practice Anesthesia (CCFP-FPA), or equivalent;

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

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.