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Job Title : Physicians
Job Type :
Contractor / Part time
Job Location : Edmonton, Alberta
Physicians
Millard Health - Edmonton, AB
Part-Time or Full-time Positions
WCB-Alberta is an organization for Alberta’s workers’ and Employees. The role of this no-profit no-fault organization is to administer the workers' compensation system for the province. The benefits under this umbrella include : health care, rehabilitation services, expedited access to the medical services, wage replacement, modified and gradual return to work, vocational retraining etc. Every day, we work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. At WCB Alberta, you can make a difference too.
We are seeking part-time or full-time qualified Physician(s), on a contract basis, to be part of multi-disciplinary teams of health care professionals and clinicians. The teams provide assessment and rehabilitation services to individuals with a variety of medical conditions, which include a large component of musculoskeletal injuries and many other services.
We offer :
- Flexible Hours and schedules with no on-call work or weekends
- Flexibility to continue with your other work commitments while doing some work with our organization
- Highly competitive income with no overhead deductions
- Potential to grow in the field of disability management
- CME opportunities
Your roles and responsibilities :
Assess workplace injuries and medical conditions, and play an integral part in a worker’s early return to work This may include obtaining history, conducting physical exams, diagnosis, expediting necessary investigations, providing treatment, and the coordination of care, etc.Generate consult reports as a means of communication to the treating physician / s and the referral source. There is no patient-physician relationship established but on rare basis there may be need to follow-up on a patient in case the anticipated return to work timeline is not achieved in a timely manner.Function as integral members of a multi-disciplinary team which include physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, exercise therapists etc.Comply with ethical, legal and professional guidelines and standards.Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations and medical insurance.Develop familiarity with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the organization and work collaboratively to achieve them.Must Have
Degree of Doctor of Medicine approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (The CPSA).Active and unrestricted License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.Paid malpractice insurance.Experience in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and non-clinicians.Ability to use electronic communication tools and general computer knowledge (training is available to help reach this potential as required).Recruitment Process :
Position is posted. Selected candidates may have the opportunity to visit us onsite. It’s a chance to tour our facility, ask questions, spend time with our staff and take a peek into what a sample day of work looks like at Millard Health.Posting closes : Applications are accepted until required pool of applicants is achieved.Applications are reviewed to determine a short list. The applications are assessed, reviewed and screened. Only short-listed applicants are contacted.Interviews are conducted. Applicants are selected for a competency-based interview to ensure success in this position.Successful candidate(s) are selected and references may be required.Positions offered . Final candidates will be required to undergo a security clearance.Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to :
Medical Manager, Millard Health
131 Airport Road
Edmonton, AB T5G 0W6
Phone : (780) 498-3200
Fax : (780) 498-3806
Closes : Once suitable candidates are selected
