Job Title: Physiatrist (NOC 31100)

Hiring Company: Physiologix Health Services

Number of Available Positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Physiologix is located in southwest Edmonton Alberta and is Canada’s most comprehensive Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal community clinic. It is a dynamic, collaborative, multi-disciplinary clinic that values excellence in clinical care and work-life balance. The range of comprehensive on-site services include diagnostic imaging (x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and fluoroscopically-guided pain management), allied health (physical therapy, massage therapy, psychology), and medical and surgical specialists (Neurology, Physiatry, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology). There is ample support staff available. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team that truly values one-stop-shop comprehensive care for their patients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
• Provide medical diagnosis and treatment for pain as a result of an injury, illness, or disabling condition.
• Establish pain therapy and other treatment plans.
• Integrate rehabilitation therapy programs.
• Prescribe assistive devices to patients to help with mobility and functionality issues.
• Provide health counselling to patients and family members.
• Educate patients on the presentation of nervous system disease, including risk factors, genetics, and the effect of their surrounding environment.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records.
• Coordinate the activities of a larger health care team to ensure proper care for patients.
• Can participate in Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction (EMG machines and laboratory accreditation is provided).
• Can participate in Fluoroscopically-guided and Ultrasound-guided interventional procedures
• Can participate in Fracture Management Program
• Can participate in General Physiatry Consultations
• Can participate in Independent Medical Examinations

Role requirements
Education: Doctor of Medicine; Fellowship training in Physiatry recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
Licensure: Completion of the qualifying examinations of the Medical Council of Canada or the Collège des médecins du Québec and licensing (or eligible for licensing) by the provincial or territorial licensing authority are required.
Experience: No specific experience is necessary, though candidates with experience are preferred.

Wage: Fee for service split with earning of $700,000+

Benefits: N/A

Language: English

Location of Work: 6040 Andrews Way SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 3S9

Contact: Dr. Hernish Acharya 780-447-4924; acharya@ualberta.ca

Business Address: 6040 Andrews Way SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 3S9