Posted on January 31, 2024
Open to inquiries
Dates:
From 2024-04-27
Alberta Health Services - North Zone, and the community of Edson are currently looking to recruit an Otolaryngology (ENT) Visiting Specialist to work alongside the local physicians and provide services in ENT consults and procedures. The ideal candidate will visit the community approximately 12 times per year (2 days per visit), addressing a total of 127 patient cases.
The successful candidate is required to offer services within the Edson Healthcare Centre, within the community of Edson.
This position will fall under the Alberta Surgical Initiative and will require the selected candidate to sign a Visiting Specialist contract rendering their services.
Duties include but not limited to:
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
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: Jan 31, 2024
Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
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