family physician

Mettra Holdings Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a qualified professional to gather medical information, diagnose health conditions, and provide patient care. The candidate must hold a medical degree and have less than 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include patient advocacy, counseling, and coordinating care. The role offers a permanent position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree in a relevant medical field.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients.
• Examine patients' health conditions.
• Order diagnostic tests to determine treatment.
• Consult with other medical practitioners.
• Prescribe and administer medications.
• Advise patients on health care.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Patient advocacy

Communication

Counseling

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Clinic

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• 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
• Advise patients on health care
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week