Description:

This position provides essential leadership to the physician group at the 2 East Fanning Tertiary Neurorehab Program (F2E) and serves as the main contact for the unit nurse in charge as well as between the DFM and Carewest on physician related matters for the program.

The position is integral in assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure 24/7 admissions and discharges from the unit, and strives to promote quality assurance and continuing improvement activities, including assisting with infection prevention and control. The position is also an essential part of the medical care team as it ensures provision of interim medical care when attending or on-call physicians are unavailable, hence ensuring uninterrupted medical care delivery.

Additionally, this role is important to ensure efficient smooth operations as it works in collaboration with the 2East unit manager to monitor team performance and take corrective actions when needed.

The position also acts as a liaison between the Medical Director, Integrated Facility Living and Community Hospitalist ARP, by managing matters relating to physician recruitment and performance in collaboration with the Section Chief- Seniors Care, Department of Family Medicine. This position sits on the Continuing Care Medical Services Committee of the Hospitalist ARP and is responsible for recruiting a lead for QI projects at the site.

This role is also critical to ensure continuous professional development by coordinating professional development opportunities, participating in and facilitating clinical research and evaluation as appropriate as well as ensuring cooperation with medical teaching programs at the U of C.

We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications:

The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Must read, write, and speak English.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.