Our client is Canada’s largest provider of interventional pain management, operating state-of-the-art multidisciplinary clinics across Alberta. Their mission is to deliver timely, personalized care for individuals living with chronic pain through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
With clinics located in Edmonton and Red Deer, they are expanding access to high-quality pain care and are seeking Family Physicians to join their team as Assessment Physicians.
Role Overview
As an Assessment Physician, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients experiencing chronic pain and play an essential role in developing individualized treatment plans. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will help improve patients’ quality of life while contributing to innovative approaches in pain management.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments of patients with chronic pain.
- Review patient histories, diagnostics, and reported symptoms to determine underlying causes.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with interventional physicians, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals.
- Educate patients on pain management strategies and self-care.
- Maintain thorough medical documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Engage in professional development and training in the field of pain care.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
- Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP) or eligible.
- Valid license (or eligibility) to practice medicine in Alberta.
- Open to change of scope of practice into pain management.
- Previous experience in chronic disease management or related fields is an asset (training provided).
- Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.
Compensation / Overhead
- The standard fee split is 70% to the physician, 30% overhead
- For procedures done in the fluoroscopy suite, the split is 50/50 between the physician and clinic.
- Physicians working 3 days per week or more as initial assessment physicians get a $5,000 annual bonus.
- Benefits for all physicians working more than 3 days per week, even though they are consultants/contractors.
- If physicians are doing virtual initial assessments, there is 0% overhead charged.
What’s Offered
- Opportunities across multiple Alberta clinics.
- Collaborative, supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
- Training and mentorship in pain assessment and management.
- Flexible schedules and competitive compensation.
- Supervision and Immigration Support Available
Interested candidates please contact or send CV to: rohini@canamrecruiting.ca
Rohini Patel M.D.
Physician Recruitment Consultant
CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.
www.canamrecruiting.com
