family physician

Azura Medical Clinic; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare clinic in Edmonton is seeking a licensed medical professional to provide patient care, coordinate treatment, and promote healthy habits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine, dentistry, or a related field, along with a College of Family Physicians Certification. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work 35 to 40 hours per week. It's an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP).
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and families.
• Help patients develop healthy habits.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Health care consulting

Medication prescription

Counseling

Health policy participation

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Private practice
• Clinic

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Participate in health care policy and planning
• 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 counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week