Associate Physician
About the role
Associate Physicians support the supervision, assessment, and medical management of patients on assigned services. Reporting to a Supervising Physician, they respond to consultation requests in the Emergency Department and other inpatient units, complete admission histories and physical examinations, and regularly review assigned patient cases with their Supervising Physician. Associate Physicians are expected to follow established clinical pathways, guidelines, and protocols, contribute to differential diagnoses, order and interpret appropriate investigations, and support treatment planning. Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, they may perform procedures within the supervising physician’s scope of practice. Timely communication of changes in a patient’s condition and new clinical information to the Supervising Physician and other involved providers is essential. This position requires accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, discharge planning, and discharge summaries. Associate Physicians work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team to support patient stabilization, ongoing assessment, and response to evolving medical needs throughout each shift. The role also includes participation in structured teaching sessions, formal evaluations, and quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Classification: Associate Physician
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Medicine, Surgery, and Specialties
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-APR-2026
- Date Available: 27-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $26.34
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $64.95
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a medical degree and provide the associated certificate and official transcripts. A Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) certificate is required. Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency through IELTS, OET Medicine, or CELPIP General test results. Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Applicants must provide a Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I Statement of Results. Candidates are required to complete the Pre-Screening Process Application, certified by a Notary Public or another government-authorized entity, prior to formally applying for an Associate Physician position. Applicants must demonstrate excellent, current knowledge in all aspects of providing clinical support to physicians and the ability to maintain the privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and morale of all individuals involved. Strong computer skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must provide evidence of having completed discipline-specific postgraduate training or having practiced independently within their discipline within the past three (3) years.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
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Associate Physician
About the role
Associate Physicians support the supervision, assessment, and medical management of patients on assigned services. Reporting to a Supervising Physician, they respond to consultation requests in the Emergency Department and other inpatient units, complete admission histories and physical examinations, and regularly review assigned patient cases with their Supervising Physician. Associate Physicians are expected to follow established clinical pathways, guidelines, and protocols, contribute to differential diagnoses, order and interpret appropriate investigations, and support treatment planning. Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, they may perform procedures within the supervising physician’s scope of practice. Timely communication of changes in a patient’s condition and new clinical information to the Supervising Physician and other involved providers is essential. This position requires accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, discharge planning, and discharge summaries. Associate Physicians work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team to support patient stabilization, ongoing assessment, and response to evolving medical needs throughout each shift. The role also includes participation in structured teaching sessions, formal evaluations, and quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Classification: Associate Physician
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Medicine, Surgery, and Specialties
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-APR-2026
- Date Available: 27-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $26.34
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $64.95
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a medical degree and provide the associated certificate and official transcripts. A Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) certificate is required. Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency through IELTS, OET Medicine, or CELPIP General test results. Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Applicants must provide a Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I Statement of Results. Candidates are required to complete the Pre-Screening Process Application, certified by a Notary Public or another government-authorized entity, prior to formally applying for an Associate Physician position. Applicants must demonstrate excellent, current knowledge in all aspects of providing clinical support to physicians and the ability to maintain the privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and morale of all individuals involved. Strong computer skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must provide evidence of having completed discipline-specific postgraduate training or having practiced independently within their discipline within the past three (3) years.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate Physician jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.