Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Rural Corridor, is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to establish a full time Family Medicine practice in the community of Killam. This position requires a scope of practice that includes: Emergency Room Coverage and Emergency on call, management of acute care patient, long term care patients and community clinic.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Reside in and have their primary residence within the community of Killam;
- Establish and maintain full time community based practice within the community;
- Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services;
- Provide call assistance as per call schedules, including full time participation in the Emergency Department 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 Family Medicine;
- Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
- Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned;
- Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care

Once chosen, the successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or opening their own practice. This is the candidate's independent business decision and will not be managed through the recruitment process.

Community Information:

Killam - Google Maps Location

Town of Killam

Killam Health Centre

Alberta Is Calling

Travel Time

- To Edmonton: 1 hour 50 minutes

- To Calgary: 3 hours 25 minutes

- To Red Deer: 2 hours

- To Grande Prairie: 6 hours 5 minutes

- To Lethbridge: 4 hours 10 minutes

- To Medicine Hat: 3 hours 30 minutes

Required Qualifications:





- Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (required with application);
- Recent and relevant experience in all areas of practice required, as the sole provider;
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);

Desired Qualifications:

- Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP);
- Certificate of the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS);
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

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 physicians, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Indigenous persons.

Additional Information

- Position Classification: Full-time
- FTE: 1
- Unit and Program: Family Medicine
- Specialty: Family Medicine - Community / Primary Care
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
- Compensation: Compensation for this opportunity is based on a fee-for-service model and may include additional program stipends. The average gross income of a Family Medicine Physician in Alberta is $444,654 to $600,000. Total compensation for fee-for-service billings vary by individual practitioner, and the compensation shown reflects the average range of wages for this specialty as reported by Alberta Health.
- Posting Date: Jul 31, 2026
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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