family physician

Hermitage Clinic; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private health clinic in Edmonton is seeking a qualified medical practitioner to provide patient care and wellness support. The ideal candidate has a degree in medicine and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. A commitment to patient advocacy and community health is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Provincial or territorial licensure required.
• Certification from the College of Family Physicians (CCFP).

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and their families.
• Examine patients to identify diseases.
• Help patients develop healthy habits.
• Order diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Consult with other medical practitioners.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients.
• Advise patients on health care.

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
• 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
• 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