family physician

Riverview Medical Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical clinic in Division No. 11, Edmonton is seeking a physician to examine patients, prescribe treatments, and advocate for patient care. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine and 1-2 years of experience. This permanent position offers 35-40 hours of work per week and requires English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of experience in a medical setting.
• Ability to manage primary patient care.
• Certifications required by provincial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Advise patients on health care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Diagnostic procedures

Counseling and support

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week