Nature and Culture Collide: Start an Adventure in Edmonton, Alberta | Orthopedic Surgical Hospitalist

Ready for a Canadian adventure? Alberta Health Services is launching a brand-new Orthopedic Surgical Hospitalist service at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. We are specifically inviting U.S. board-certified Internal Medicine physicians to join this exciting team in Edmonton—a vibrant metro of 1.3 million.

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The Perks: Nature, Culture, and the Canadian Dream:

• Run or cycle through the North Saskatchewan River Valley, North America’s largest connected urban parkland (22 times larger than Central Park!).
• Canada's Festival City where you can experience over 60 annual festivals celebrating music, food, arts, and culture.
• Catch an NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey game or concert at Rogers Place.
• Spend the day at the West Edmonton Mall, Canada's largest mall featuring a waterpark, an aquarium, and over 800 stores.
• A short drive away from world-class skiing and unparalleled natural beauty in the Rocky Mountains.

Service Model & Impact

• Focused Patient Care: Manage a census of approximately 20–25 patients.
• Lead the medical optimization and recovery of orthopedic patients beyond the initial 48–72 hours post-surgery.
• Focus on medical stabilization, interdisciplinary coordination, and safe, efficient discharge planning.
• 1 week service blocks with first call managed by on-site associate physicians

Qualifications

• Training: Completed U.S.-based residency training in Internal Medicine.
• Certification: Board certified in Internal Medicine.
• Expertise: Strong interest in the care of surgical inpatients and comfort working with surgical teams.
• Citizenship: Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligibility for a Temporary Foreign Worker Visa (support provided).