family physician

Village Mall Medical Clinic; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their team. This role involves examining patients, diagnosing health conditions, and providing comprehensive care in a supportive clinic environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to patient advocacy, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a solid educational background in medicine or related fields. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and wellness while working alongside a collaborative team in a dynamic urban setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant medical field is essential for this role.
• Strong examination and diagnostic skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe treatments and medications based on evaluations.
• Advise patients on health care and wellness strategies.

Skills

Patient examination

Medical diagnosis

Patient advocacy

Health counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work Setting

• Urban area
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Specialization in Family Practice

• Family counselling
• Geriatrics
• Internal medicine
• Pediatrics
• Sexually transmitted diseases

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics