Family physician

Balwin Medical Center; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Edmonton is seeking a Medical Doctor to provide comprehensive patient care. The role involves diagnosing health conditions, prescribing treatments, and advocating for patients' health. Candidates should possess a degree in medicine and relevant certifications and be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.
• CCFP and LMCC certifications required.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' health conditions to identify diseases.
• Order laboratory tests and prescribe medications.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Medicine

College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Job description

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Clinic

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
• Advise patients on health care
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?