Associate Physician

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South Zone Medical Affairs is looking for Associate Physicians to assist the General Internal Medicine Dept at Chinook Regional Hospital. Associate Physicians play an important role in the delivery of health care. This is an alternate physician provider role in which the successful candidate will work with a limited medical license issued from the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The incumbent will work within with the Hospital under the direction of an attending physician and within a multidisciplinary team setting to deliver acute patient care. Southern Alberta is a beautiful location to find work life balance, enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, recreational activities and a low cost of living. Enjoy less traffic and shorter commute times. www.chooselethbridge.ca

Description

This is an alternate provider role in which the successful candidate will obtain a limited medical license issued from the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and will work under the direction of a supervising physician within a multidisciplinary team setting to deliver acute patient care. Responsibilities may include admissions, discharge planning, ordering diagnostics, and overall Patient and Family Centered Care.

Classification and Program Details

Classification : Associate Physician

Union : Exempt

Unit and Program : General Internal Medicine

Primary Location : Chinook Regional Hospital

Employee Class : Regular Full Time

Posting End Date : 19-JAN-2026

Date Available : 29-JAN-2026

Hours per Shift : 10

Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Minimum Salary : $26.34

Maximum Salary : $64.95

Required Qualifications

• Applicant must be either a landed immigrant (Permanent Resident) or a Canadian Citizen at the time of application.
• Applicants must be a graduate of a medical school located outside of Canada and the United States, listed in the Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) International Medical Directory (IMED).
• Experience in an acute hospital-based care facility within the last 3 years.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have had active acute care surgical experience within the last 3 years.
• Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) : Must have completed a recognized orthopedic or general surgery residency program with a successful completion of an existing board exam.
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1) : Applicants must have passed the MCC Qualifying Examination Part 1 prior to application.
• English Language Proficiency : As a requirement for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), applicants must have taken the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in Canada with minimum required scores of 7.0 in each of the components within 24 months prior to registration.

Additional Required Qualifications

This posting is open only to those who have received a positive CA Pre-Screen Letter from AHS and have included it in their application. If you do not have a letter and / or have not applied for the CA Pre-Screening Process, you will find more information at http : / / www.albertahealthservices.ca / medstaff / Page7094.aspx.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.

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