family physician

WALKER LAKE FAMILY CLINIC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinic is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing treatments, and advising on health care. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine or related fields and experience in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a medical role.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and other professionals.
• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe and administer medications.

Education

Degree in medicine

Degree in dentistry

Degree in veterinary medicine

Degree in optometry

Job description

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 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
• 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
• 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