family physician

Crystal Ridge Family Medical Clinic; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family medical clinic is seeking a family practitioner to join their team. The role involves examining patients' health, providing care, and advising on wellness. Ideal candidates will excel in interpersonal skills and client focus, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for professional liability insurance.
• Must have the required certifications.
• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in family practice.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.
• Advise patients on health care and healthy habits.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• 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
• 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

Specialization in family practice

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools / equipment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year