family physician

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated medical professionals to join their team in Calgary. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including diagnosing conditions, prescribing treatments, and advocating for patient health. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in medicine or a related field and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

As per collective agreement

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry required.
• Certification from College of Family Physicians and Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information and examine patients' health conditions.
• Order diagnostic tests and consult with other practitioners.
• Prescribe treatments and provide patient advocacy.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in medicine

Degree in dentistry

Degree in veterinary medicine

Degree in optometry

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Private industry
• Private practice
• Clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
• Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Participate on institutional committees
• Advise patients on health care
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
• Be the patient advocate
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
• Provide acute care management
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available