Associate Physician - Respiratory Medicine

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers alternative career opportunities for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are not able to obtain independent licensure on their own and/or are unable to obtain a residency position. Associate Physicians are valued members of the collaborative care team at AHS, functioning as mid-level providers under the supervision and direction of physician supervisor(s) to provide acute care coverage within our hospitals and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Associate Physicians are registered for supervised practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) under the Limited Practice Registry and provide clinical support under the direction of AHS Medical Staff. In this position, you will deliver inpatient care at the South Health Campus (SHC) in Calgary as a member of the Respirology service, working within a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the attending respirologists. This is a daytime position consisting of 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.

Description:

You will work alongside respirologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, dietitians and social workers in the care of hospitalized patients with acute and chronic respiratory disease, including COPD and asthma exacerbations, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, pulmonary embolism, thoracic malignancy and hypercapnic respiratory failure, including patients on non-invasive ventilation. Job duties include assessing new admissions and patients transferred to the service; documenting the history and conducting a complete physical examination; daily rounding and reassessment of patients; developing and adjusting treatment plans in consultation with the attending/supervising respirologist; writing appropriate orders and entering orders, progress notes and discharge summaries in the Connect Care (Epic) electronic health record; reviewing laboratory, imaging and pulmonary function results; communicating with patients, families and consulting services; and participating in discharge planning, care transitions and handover to the on-call team. Applicants with prior experience in internal medicine, respirology or acute inpatient care, and strong communication and teamwork skills, are preferred. Appropriate supervision and support will be provided, beginning with a formal orientation and assessment. Only those demonstrating the strongest qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Classification: Associate Physician Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Associate Physician Program- Medical Affairs Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 10 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10, 8 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.97 Maximum Salary: $66.51 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Eligibility to work in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with open work permits). English Language Proficiency. As a requirement for licensure by the CPSA, applicants must have taken the Academic version of International English Language Testing System (IELTS), achieving a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the components. Test results must be certified (notarized) by a Notary Public or any other government authorized entity. Exemptions are granted based on guidelines set out on the CPSA website (http://www.cpsa.ca/language-proficiency/). Medical Degree and Transcripts. Applicants must be a graduate of a medical school located outside of Canada and the USA, listed in the Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) - International Medical Directory (IMD). Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME). As a requirement for licensure by the CPSA, applicants must have completed at least one full year of hands-on training (outside of Canada and the USA) after having completed their undergraduate medical training, no exceptions. Specialty training must show evidence of being hands on and supervised for it to meet this requirement.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1). Applicants must have passed the MCC Qualifying Exam Part 1 prior to application. Currency of practice. Applicants must have been in a discipline specific postgraduate training program or discipline specific independent practice within the last 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to candidates with specific experience in RESPIRATORY MEDICINE* Prior experience working in a Canadian health care setting is an asset. Candidates are encouraged to have completed the AHS Associate Physician pre-screening process. More information is available: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/page7094.aspx