General Psychiatrist Visiting Specialist - Hinton & Edson

Alberta Health Services North Zone, and the communities of Hinton and Edson, are currently looking for a General Psychiatrist Visiting Specialist to work alongside the local physicians and provide services in Adult and Child Psychiatry.

The ideal candidate will visit the community approximately 24 times per year (2-3 consecutive days per visit).

The successful candidate is required to offer services within the Hinton Healthcare Centre and Edson Healthcare Centre.

This position will require the selected candidate to sign a Visiting Specialist contract rendering their services.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.
• Current Alberta Practice Permit to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).
• Hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC).
• Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required, as Most Responsible Physician.

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 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Practice Ready Assessment (PRA);

as well as applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

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 candidates, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.

Additional Information

• Position Classification : Part-time
• FTE : 0.2
• Department : Mental Health
• Compensation : Fee for Service. Through the Outreach and Travelling Physician Support Policy, Visiting Specialists are eligible for monetary supports : The outreach financial incentive, at a minimum, requires one way travel greater than 50kms, and pays at $1 / kms up to a maximum 500kms one way.

Zonal Medical Affairs will calculate payments using a round-trip amount on a monthly basis. For approved outreach service requests, AHS will remunerate mileage / car rentals / taxis, meals, flights and accommodation in keeping with the AHS Travel Policy.

• Posting Date : Mar 20, 2024
• Posting Status : Open until a suitable candidate is found

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