General Cardiologist

Description

We are looking for a cardiologist to join the Section of Cardiology in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The successful candidate will join our service rotations and attend on consult and inpatient services at between one and four of the acute care hospitals in the City of Calgary. Details of clinical services will be negotiated but will include 8 to 12 weeks of clinical inpatient service per year. The role includes providing clinical care to both outpatients and inpatients across the city-wide Section of Cardiology. The successful applicant would be expected to establish an independent outpatient practice either in collaboration with one of the existing practice groups in Calgary or to form an independent outpatient office. The role also requires undergraduate and post-graduate teaching of medical students, clerks, and cardiology trainees in several areas of cardiovascular diseases mainly focused on general cardiology diagnosis and management.

The Department of Cardiac Sciences provides quaternary level of care across the spectrum of Cardiac Disease and is responsible for delivery of acute cardiac care in the City of Calgary and across Southern Alberta. 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

We are looking for an early to mid-career cardiologist, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification is preferred. 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.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Cardiac Sciences
• Specialty: Cardiology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• Compensation: Specialist On Call
• The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org.
• Posting Date: Jun 5, 2024
• Closing Date: Nov 30, 2023
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
• Target Start Date: Mar 1, 2023