Respirology Job opportunity – Sponsorship for IMGs available
The job involves outpatients care at the Healthy Heart Institute ( and inpatients care at Red Deer Regional Hospital ( />
Average call is 1/7 and income is based on a fee -per service schedule with potential annual estimated Ca $300,000-$ 700,000+
There is sponsorship available for 2 IMGs through the Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA-AB) />
The requisites for IMG to be eligible for the PRA
1) English exam
2) Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Part 1 (MCCQEI),
3) Demonstrated Currency of practice.
4) Clear criminal record check or police certificate
Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA-AB) is the required final step of an alternate path to independent practice in Alberta for IMGs who don’t have complete Canadian credentials. Once an IMG registers with CPSA, they must pass this 2-part assessment of their clinical competence, chart management and professionalism to join CPSA’s temporary Provisional Register. If a Canadian medical graduate fails a national exam, they also have to participate in a portion of this assessment and pass before joining the Provisional Register.
Sponsorship for PRA + $10,000 moving allowance is provided by the Central Alberta Health Region.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Education:
* Doctoral Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
