General Psychiatrist - St. Paul

Alberta Health Services – North Zone, and the Department of Psychiatry at the St Therese Healthcare Centre, are currently looking for a General Psychiatrist to join their current team of Specialists and Family Medicine physicians and establish a full-time practice in the community of St Paul. This position will provide services in General Psychiatry Services.

The successful candidate is required to offer services within the St Therese Healthcare Centre and within a community-based Psychiatry practice, within the community of St Paul.

The candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing independent outpatient practice or form an independent outpatient office of their own. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of St Paul.
• Establish and maintain full-time community-based practice within the St Paul.
• Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
• Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including equal participation in the Psychiatry call schedule, as required.
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within the Zone Clinical Department of Psychiatry.
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care.

Current Alberta Practice Permit or valid CPSA Letter of Eligibility to practice in the advertised position (proof of to be included with application).

Have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC).

The successful candidate must have training and expertise (FRCPC or FRCPC Eligible) in the management of Adult Psychiatry.

Recent and relevant experience within the past 2 years 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: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Department: Mental Health
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Secondary Specialty: Mental Health
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
• Compensation: Fee for Service
• On Call Stipend – Physicians are remunerated for being on call.
• Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs – AMA Membership compensation programs are under review and may be subject to change.
• *For complete details on AMA Membership Compensation & Benefits, click here.
• Posting Date: Feb 14, 2024
• Closing Date: Jun 28, 2022
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found