family physician

Government of Canada; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a medical doctor to join their healthcare team in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing health issues, prescribing treatments, and promoting wellness. Candidates must hold a valid medical degree and relevant certifications, with strong interpersonal skills to support patients effectively.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Certification from the College of Family Physicians is mandatory.
• Must be licensed to practice by the provincial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to identify health conditions and prescribe treatments.
• Order diagnostic tests and consult with other medical practitioners.
• Advise patients on health care and provide counseling support.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnostic Procedures

Patient Counseling

Health Care Advice

Education

Degree in medicine

Licensure by provincial authorities

College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private practice
• Clinic

Responsibilities 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities