Associate Physician

Your Opportunity:

Are you an International Medical Graduate with the qualifications and experience to support licensed physicians in a clinical setting? We may have your next great opportunity. Covenant Health is hiring Associate Physicians across multiple locations, units (e.g., Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medicine, Surgery), and specialties (e.g., Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Family Medicine, and General Surgery). Associate Physicians support supervising physicians by examining patients, completing clinical documentation, collaborating on treatment plans, managing orders, and contributing to high-quality patient care. The position requires strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and administrative and people & resource management abilities to effectively support licensed physicians. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and learning. Join our dedicated teams and be part of advancing healthcare innovation while being the difference for patients and the community. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, delivering quality, innovative services across 19 sites in 13 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026.

Description:

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.