family physician

Capilano Medical Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical facility in Edmonton is seeking a qualified medical practitioner. Responsibilities include collecting patient information, diagnosing, prescribing treatments, and managing patient care. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a medical field and at least 2 years of experience. Applicants must be eligible for professional liability insurance and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and other professionals.
• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Consult with other practitioners about patient health.
• Prescribe and administer treatments and medications.
• Advise patients on health care and preventive measures.
• Manage primary patient care and provide acute care.
• Counsel patients and families on health issues.

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Tasks (Responsibilities)

• 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
• 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 available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week