Primary Care Physician NEW

Job Description

Overview

Primary Care Physician ($400K - $800K)

Full-time / part-time / locum. Locum-to-permanent pathway available

Sites : Lethbridge, Taber, Stirling (Alberta).

Flexible start date

Partnership track available

Signing bonus, relocation support, AB rural bursary eligible

About the organization

At Coulee Medical, our mission is to :

Deliver patient-centred primary care for underserved rural communities and urban neighborhoods with poor access.

Reinvent the primary care career so physicians have pride in their impact, leadership, and compensation while maintaining a healthy work life.

To achieve this mission, we are different by design. We are an innovative, physician partner-owned primary care group built on four pillars :

Innovative payment model : Blended capitation with aligned incentives and targeted fee for service. Predictable income, right-sized panels, and options to expand scope where desired.

Team-based care : Supported by NPs, RNs, LPNs, MOAs, and admin staff. Help physicians offload clinical and non-clinical work that is not at the edge of their scope.

Technology-first : Optimized EMR, AI-assisted documentation, e-consults, and virtual care to reduce admin and close care gaps.

Hub and spoke : Centralized admin, billing, IT, analytics, and recruitment. Enables cross-coverage, lower overhead, and strong referral volume.

We are looking for physicians who are passionate about serving family practice patients, leading care teams and healthcare innovation. In addition to family practice, we are eager to bring on general practitioners with extra skills such as :

Breast-feeding

Geriatrics

Psychiatry

Surgery / minor procedures

Weight loss management

Residents are welcome to apply. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are family medicine certified from Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Ireland are encouraged to apply. Medical Director and site lead opportunities are available for the right candidates.

About our clinics

Coulee Medical Clinics are part of a multi-site primary care group serving more than 10,000 patients. Each clinic is a potential teaching site with residents and medical students, supported by NPs, RNs, LPNs, MOAs, and admin on a modern EMR with AI-enabled workflows. Centralized billing, IT, analytics, HR, and recruitment reduce overhead, enable cross-coverage, and strengthen referral volume.

Lethbridge clinic :

Long-standing practice with more than 5,000 patients

Expanding footprint with added exam and procedure capacity

Staffed by team of MD’s, NP’s, LPN’s, MOA’s and receptionist

Med Access EMR, OceanMD for patient engagement, Tali AI scribe

In downtown Lethbridge, close to amenities and community services

Taber clinic :

Long-standing practice with more than 5,000 patients

Brand new building, with allied health services on site

Staffed by team of MD’s, NP, RN, LPN, MOA’s and receptionists

Med Access EMR, Mikata for patient engagement, Mikata AI scribe

Located in Taber, across from the hospital and ED

Stirling clinic :

• Aimed to be staffed by MD’s, NP’s, LPN’s and MOA’s
• Med Access EMR, OceanMD for patient engagement, Tali AI scribe

Located in Stirling, alongside the pharmacy

Newly proposed practice with opportunity to grow

Brand new building, with allied health services to be on site

Role description

Core responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive primary care across chronic, acute, preventive, and well visits in person, virtual, and via secure messaging with timely follow up.
• Own a patient panel with continuity, accountability, and quality improvement; build or take over a panel; coordinate care between visits and with specialists.
• Lead a team of NPs, RNs, LPNs, MOAs, and admin using huddles, protocols, EMR, and AI tools to deliver efficient, high-quality care.

Additional opportunities :

• Special interest consults and office procedures (e.g., dermatology, women’s health, MSK injections, POCUS if trained).
• Procedural mentorship opportunities with numerous clinical procedures, including, but not limited to circumcision, vasectomy, lump and bump removal, surgical wart removal, IUD insertion, endometrial biopsy, opportunities to get involved in cosmetic practice with our sister company renew medical aesthetics and laser with medical and cosmetic Botox procedures, dermal, fillers, cosmetic, minor skin procedures.
• Rural outreach or cross-site work. Hospital, urgent care, or ER shifts where privileges exist.
• Clear progression to leadership or site lead. Ownership pathway with input on business, technology, and protocols.
• Structured learning, and upskilling. Teaching residents and medical students.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation : Blended Capitation Model (BCM) payments plus additional fee-for-service, with pre-tax earnings ranging from $400K - $800K depending on panel and scope.

Salaried models available for those who prefer stability

Additional income potential through hospital or emergency shifts if desired

Opportunities for procedures and specialty consults within your scope

Co-ownership pathway with dividends and equity that can be sold when you leave

Paid maternity leave and parental supports

Signing bonus and relocation bonus for incoming physicians

Investment into your training and development, including CME stipend and support for building specialty practices

Educational and teaching stipends for preceptorship and academic involvement

Generous vacation time with autonomy in scheduling

Rural residency bursary ($125K) for eligible residents

Qualifications and requirements

Requirements : MD (or DO) with CCFP completed or enrolled; or equivalent family medicine certification from Australia (FRACGP / FACRRM), United Kingdom (MRCGP), United States (ABFM), or Ireland (MICGP)

Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta; CMPA coverage

Residents and eligible IMGs from the countries above are welcome to apply

How to apply

Submit your CV with a brief note on site preference, scope interests, and start date. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and handled confidentially. We may request two references and are happy to connect you with our team.