Adult Psychiatrist – Peace River

Job title:

Adult Psychiatrist – Peace River

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Opportunity:The Department of Medical Affairs – Alberta Health Services, North Zone, is actively recruiting an Adult/General Psychiatrist to establish a full-time practice in the community of Peace River.Location:Peace River Community Health Centre
10101 68 Street, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T6Community Information:EXPERIENCE A MILLION DOLLAR VIEW from your own backyard…Geographically, Peace River has been gifted with some of the most spectacular landscapes in all of Alberta; situated on the banks of the Peace River. This town and community neighbourhoods overlap the beautiful river valley, providing breathtaking views year-round.The Peace River Community Health Centre is an active 30-bed acute care hospital with 40-bed long-term care beds, serving a population of approximately 14,000 residents.The Peace River Community Health Centre provides acute care & long-term care, obstetrics, surgery, 24-hour emergency care, an intensive care unit, rehabilitation, palliative care, pediatrics, addictions and mental health community base services, respiratory therapy, x-ray and laboratory services.Salary Details:The average gross income of a Psychiatrist in Alberta is $398,000 CAD (£222,000 GBP). Compensation for this opportunity is based on a fee for-service model and may include additional program stipends. Financial incentives such as reimbursable travel arrangements and relocation support may be available.Job Duties:

  • Reside in and have as his/her primary residence within the community of Peace River.
  • Establish and maintain full time community-based practice within the community.
  • Provide psychiatric services (beyond primary community of practice), either in-person or by utilizing Tele-Medicine or another form of telecommunication, which may include but not limited to communities experiencing a high need for mental health services.
  • 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 Department of Addiction & Mental Health.
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • Must be specialized in Psychiatry, experience with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is an asset
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC or FRCPC eligible) is desired
  • Psychiatrists with a UK Certificate of Completion of Training are not required to rewrite any exams in order to be approved for accelerated licensure in Alberta, and can immediately start in independent practice. Learn more about the licensing process on the

website.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.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.Interested in learning more about Peace River, Alberta? Check out these resources:For more information, please contact AHS Physician Recruitment Inquiries at .

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Location

Peace River, AB

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:32:28 GMT

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