Surgical Hospitalist 21-RAH-FAM-CA-89b
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- FM Hospital Medicine
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- MED0000EE Requisition #
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- Apr 14, 2022 Post Date
Alberta Health Services is currently seeking the services of an independently licensed physician to assist in the management of medical inpatients in Orthopedics under the Surgery Division at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in the Edmonton Zone.
We are recruiting a physician to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will provide scheduled service in Orthopedics under the Surgery Division at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Clinical responsibilities will include completing admissions, providing daily assessment and active management of inpatients, minor procedures and discharge summaries, under the supervision of the Surgeon. Consults and teaching of medical students and residents is also required. Clinical Associates/ Surgical Hospitalists will be expected to work 4 to 6 shifts/month, shifts are Monday to Sunday, including weekends and holidays and are 11-12 hours long.
It is anticipated that the Royal Alexandra Hospital will transition to Connect Care (computerized patient records) in May 2022. Physicians will be required to be trained as Connect Care users, training will be provided if such training has not already been completed.
COVID-19 Immunization: Please provide proof of full immunization against COVID-19 in compliance with AHS’s COVID Immunization Policy. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or the first dose of a single-dose vaccine. See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest as well as the names of 3 references online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting
Applications meeting the requirements outlined in this notice will be forwarded to the Search and Select Committee and will begin being reviewed immediately. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent and must be eligible for independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Ideal applicants should have ACLS and experience in the clinical management of acute medical inpatients.