AMA Physician Locum Services®

Dr. Lyle Mittelsteadt, Chair, Physician Locum Services Steering Committe

This service benefits both:

  • Family physicians and specialists who access this service for weekend, short-term or seniors’ coverage.
  • Locum physicians who provide rural/regional locum coverage either full or part time.  

In this section:

Thinking about a Rural Locum position?

Use the interactive rural locum program location map to find programs and locations suitable for you:

Try the interactive map

AMA Physician Locum Services® is funded by the:

  • Physician services budget.
  • Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan.

Featured Items

Physician Locum Services® (PLS) job board

Use the PLS job board (an AMA member benefit) to find a locum physician or to post your availability for a locum position.

MD Scope classifieds

Published twice each month, ads feature physician employment and locum opportunities as well as services, conferences, space/practices available and more.

Transition to practice

We've gathered resources to help you with the important transition from residency to full-time practice.

The Alberta Medical Association stands as an advocate for its physician members, providing leadership & support for their role in the provision of quality health care.