Associate Physician

AHS Employees

Acute care coverage

The Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP) provides International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with an alternate career path to become a associate physician. After successfully completing the required six-month assessment and evaluation, this program can lead to a permanent full-time acute care coverage role.

Associate physicians perform patient assessments, document patient history, and develop treatment plans in consultation with the attending physician to make a difference every day.

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Compensation

Competitive compensation package

Other benefits

Union

Non-Union Exempt Employee (NUEE)

Education

International medical graduate (doctorate)

Registration

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

Duties

  • Provide clinical support under the direction of medical staff
  • Document patient history and perform patient examinations
  • Develop a treatment plan in consultation with the attending/supervising physician
  • Write orders, enter, and track them within appropriate systems
  • May also provide pre- and post-operative care as well as intra-operative surgical assistance

Make a Difference

  • Provide high-quality treatment and care
  • Uphold a commitment to patient- and family-centred care
  • Advocate for patient needs and take appropriate action to ensure patient safety and well-being
  • Monitor and share patients’ progress and reactions to treatment with the health care team
  • Educate and provide information to patients, families, and caregivers

Work Collaboratively

  • Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, residents, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, administrative staff, and management
  • Work directly with patients and families

Grow Your Career

  • Become a recognized clinical/surgical associate physician
  • Teaching and training
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

Learn more about a career as an associate physician on our Medical Staff page.