family physician

Al-Madina Medical Clinic; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical clinic in Fort McMurray is seeking a dedicated medical professional for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine or related fields and at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing treatment, and providing health advice. The role offers 35 to 40 hours of work per week and requires licensure by provincial authorities.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' health conditions to identify diseases and injuries.
• Help patients develop and follow healthy habits.
• Advise patients on health care and wellness.

Skills

Collect medical information

Examine patients' health

Order laboratory tests

Consult with medical practitioners

Prescribe medications

Provide counseling

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)

Job description

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

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 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
• 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