At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of osteoporosis services and provide care for elderly patients.
- Company: Healthy Heart Institute, a leader in integrated bone health services.
- Benefits: Competitive fee-for-service pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible start date and a chance to shape future healthcare services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in elderly care and lead innovative health initiatives.
- Qualifications: MBBS and dual CCT in General Internal Medicine & Geriatric Medicine required.
Position: Consultant Acute Physician and Geriatrician with Special Interest in Metabolic Bone Diseases
Employer: Healthy Heart Institute
Location: Red Deer, Alberta (T4N 3Z6)
Job Type: Permanent, Fee-for-Service (full-time clinical commitment)
Start Date: Flexible / as soon as possible
Healthy Heart Institute is developing integrated osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease services in Red Deer and seeks an experienced Consultant Geriatrician/Acute Physician to lead fracture-prevention pathways and complex bone health care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease services, including post-fracture care pathways, risk stratification, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatment.
- Provide acute medical and geriatric inpatient/outpatient care for complex, multi-morbid elderly patients.
- Deliver comprehensive fracture-prevention strategies and reduce avoidable fragility fractures.
- Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, service redesign, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
- Contribute to teaching, training, and audit activities.
Qualifications Required:
- MBBS (or equivalent) + dual CCT in General Internal Medicine & Geriatric Medicine (UK) or equivalent.
- FRCP (Edin) and MRCP (Geriatric Medicine) or equivalent.
- Proven experience leading osteoporosis/metabolic bone disease services in a UK NHS consultant role.
- Eligible for independent licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
- Strong leadership and service-development experience.
Compensation: Competitive fee-for-service remuneration in accordance with Alberta Health billing schedules. Estimated $250,000-$450,000 plus/annum.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter with the subject line "Consultant Geriatrician - Metabolic Bone Disease Application".
Pay: $250,000.00-$450,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Consultant Geriatrician / Acute Physician employer: Healthy Heart Institute
Healthy Heart Institute is an exceptional employer located in Red Deer, Alberta, offering a dynamic work environment focused on integrated osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease services. With a commitment to employee growth through teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration, the institute provides competitive compensation and fosters a culture of quality improvement and innovation in patient care. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly patients while advancing your career in a supportive and progressive setting.
