family physician

Sunup Medical Center; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Edmonton is seeking a qualified Medical Practitioner to provide exceptional patient care in a private practice and clinic setting. The ideal candidate will examine patients, diagnose health conditions, and prescribe treatments to ensure optimal health and wellness. Candidates must hold a degree in medicine and have CCFP certification, accompanied by practical experience in a medical environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.
• CCFP certification necessary.
• 1 to less than 2 years of experience in practice.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' health conditions to identify diseases and injuries.
• Order diagnostic procedures for appropriate medical treatment.
• Prescribe and administer medications.

Skills

Patient Examination

Health Guidance

Medical Consultation

Diagnostic Procedures

Education

Degree in Medicine

College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)

Job description

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

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
• 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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years