Diagnostic Radiologist - Fort McMurray

Alberta Health Services – Northeast Region and the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre - Fort McMurray, are currently looking for a Diagnostic Radiologist to join their current team of Radiologist. This position will provide Radiology services, with a key focus in reading patient scans.

The successful candidate is required to offer consistent Diagnostic Radiologist services, anywhere within Alberta, and may be requested to offer in person services, within the Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, on occasion.

The remote Alberta location is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain a remote based full-time practice within Alberta, with flexibility to be on-site to offer in person services when and where necessary.
• 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 Diagnostic Radiologist 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 Diagnostic Radiology. 
• 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.

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Candidate must have hands on Diagnostic Imaging/Medical Imaging experience in Rural setting within the past 1-2 years. Experience in offering these services as the sole provider required. 

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.

RCPSC credential, hands-on rural diagnostic imaging experience (1–2 years) as sole provider, ability to establish remote Alberta practice, AHS medical staff appointment and privileges, participate in call schedules, and engage in quality improvement and CME.

Key Responsibilities

• reading scans
• providing care
• attending calls

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Advanced Practice
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Fort McMurray or Alberta
• Languages: English

About Alberta Health Services

A public health services organization providing diagnostic imaging and clinical care across regional facilities. — Industry: Healthcare