Surgical Assistant - Wetaskiwin presso Alberta Health Services

%3Cp%3EAlberta Health Services, Central Zone, is currently seeking the services of a part time independently licensed physician to Surgical Assist surgeons at the Wetaskiwin Hospital %26amp; Care Centre.%3Cstrong%3E %3C/strong%3EThe successful candidate will provide surgical assistance to Generall Surgery and Obstetrics %26amp; Gynecology Physicians for elective procedures as well as take part in the on call program to assist for after hour emergency surgeries.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #236fa1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities include but not limited to:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvide call assistance as per call schedules, including full time participation in the Surgical call schedule, as required;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAbide by the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: #236fa1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECommunity Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ctable border=%220%22 cellspacing=%220%22 cellpadding=%220%22 width=%22100%%22%3E%0A%3Ctbody%3E%0A%3Ctr%3E%0A%3Ctd colspan=%222%22%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cem%3EWetaskiwin is predicted to be one of Alberta%26rsquo;s fastest growing cities- With over 700 businesses, attractive housing prices and no municipal business tax it is easy to see why! Wetaskiwin is ideally situated just east of Alberta%26rsquo;s busy Highway 2 corridor, 45 minutes south of Edmonton and 60 minutes north of Red Deer. This location has transformed Wetaskiwin into a regional distribution centre. Wetaskiwin housing prices are typically 2/3 the cost of a similar home in Edmonton. This city has a population of over 12,000 residents and the physicians there support a Medical Service Area of over 45,000 individuals. 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Required Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for licensure as a Surgical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required;
  

 

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 CPSA Surgical Assist Assessment.

 

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.

 

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