Associate Physician

Your Opportunity

Applicants must have one of: A current Limited Practice Register or be eligible to participate in assessment. This opportunity provides International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with an alternate career path to become Clinical/Surgical Associate Physician. Candidates are required to successfully complete a six-month assessment and evaluation to secure full-time permanent employment. Covenant Health's Acute Care Coverage (ACC) program is currently recruiting for a variety of medical, surgical, operating room focused positions located at the Grey Nuns Hospital (GNH) and Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH). Associate Physicians will provide primarily after-hours support with some daytime work per department needs. Associate Physicians are valued team members and in addition to being integrated within unit and department operations, they are integrated into the broader provider healthcare team, which can include NPs, residents, and clinical associates. We are proud to offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Apply today and discover rewarding opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.

Description

Associate Physicians are registered for supervised practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) under the Limited Practice Registry and provide clinical support under the direction of Covenant Medical Staff. In this position you will deliver care to patients at either the MCH or GNH sites within a multidisciplinary team in Family Medicine, GIM, Surgery, or the Operating Room. You will be working alongside physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dieticians. Job duties often include examination of the patient, documenting the history, conducting a complete physical examination, developing a treatment plan in consultation with the attending/supervising physician, writing appropriate orders, and entering these orders into the patient care electronic or manual system. This position is non-unionized.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have one of: A current Limited Practice Register – Clinical Assistant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) or be eligible to participate in assessment by meeting the below requirements.
• The requirements are as follows:

• Be a Canadian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Canada at the time of application.
• Have completed a medical school located outside of Canada and the United States (see the World Directory of Medical Schools).
• Have completed at least one full year (minimum 12 months) of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) of hands-on training after having obtained his/her medical degree. *Note: Concurrency of practice is required.
• Have passed the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 (MCCQE1) before submitting the application.
• Have passed an English language proficiency test within 24 months before submitting the application.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Please ensure application includes a current CV, a Cover Letter referencing the preferred area of practice. Cover Letters must include current contact information including preferred phone and email addresses and must be signed and dated.
• Applicants must have an English Language Test that will NOT expire within 3 months of the closing date of this posting. If your test will expire within 3 months of the closing date and you want to remain on the potential applicant list, you must provide proof of registration in a new English language Test that will take place in the next 3 months.
• An expired English Language Test means that it is no longer current within 24 months as required.
• Also required is Covenant access to candidates Physician Apply account. Qualified candidates will be sent survey link requesting additional information. ONLY candidates who complete the survey will move forward.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who have recent experience in an acute care facility; specifically, those who have had specific experience within the last 3 years in Surgery, Operating Room, and GIM/Family Medicine.