family physician

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization in Canada is seeking a qualified medical practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care at their clinic in Edmonton. The role involves diagnosis, treatment, and support activities, and requires a degree in medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising staff and coordinating patient care.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Certification from College of Family Physicians (CCFP) required.
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Health consultation

Medical examination

Supervision

Health education

Education

Degree in medicine

Medicine (MD)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Medicine (MD)

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Clinic

Responsibilities 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
• Supervise staff
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available