family physician

MD Centres; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified physician to join their clinic in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing treatments, and providing health education. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, CCFP certification, and strong communication skills to support patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry required.
• Certification from the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) needed.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries.
• Order laboratory tests and prescribe treatments.
• Provide counseling and support on health and lifestyle issues.

Skills

Patient Examination

Medical Diagnosis

Patient Consultation

Health Education

Education

Degree in Medicine

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