JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a physician with training in Family Medicine who will practice in an office based Family Medicine clinic and local health facilities. This position requires a scope of practice that will include primary care, and inpatient support. Candidates require recent and relevant experience in the scope of practice to be performed.

Candidates must hold a valid and relevant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

Required Competencies

Recent experience (within the last 12 months) of independent Family Medicine practice where the physician has been the Most Responsible Physician for a wide range of Family Medicine patients.
Previous inpatient experience
Applicant must also be able to provide proof of participation in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
Recommended

Experience within the past 24 months in an office based family medicine clinic
PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support)
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
ACLS/Life Support Training within the previous 24 months is essential
NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation)

Fee for Service

$250,000 - $400,000

A Flat Fee is paid to physicians who practice & reside in this community of $4100.00 per year provided his/her annual income for insured services is greater than $50,000. (Residency conditions apply, including living in the eligible community for nine of the previous twelve months ending on the payment date.) The Variable Fee Premium paid is an additional 0.00% for insured services provided in this community.

Rural, Remote, Northern Program (RRNP) - Please note, payments through the RRNP are capped at $60,000 per physician per year.

Medical Liability Reimbursement - reimburses physicians for their medical liability protection costs less a $1,000 deductible.

Continuing Medical Education - reimburses physicians for eligible continuing medical education costs. Each eligible physician receives a $2,656 annual allotment which can be carried forward for up to three years.

Parental Leave Program - provides $1,063 per week for up to 17 weeks to physician parents of a newborn or newly adopted child.

Business Cost Program - addresses escalating practice costs in community based practices. This fee modifier is added automatically to select office visits and consultations. This program applies across the province and all physicians who provide visit services in an office based setting will receive an additional $2.75 with the exception of Calgary and Airdrie where the fee modifier is $3.25 on select office visits and consultations.

For complete details on the AMA benefits, please contact albertadoctors.org.