general practitioner (GP)

Bonnie Doon Medical Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Family Physician to join their practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, hold the necessary medical degrees and certifications, and be adept at managing a diverse caseload. The position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on community health and wellness.

Benefits

Free parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Mentorship programs for visible minorities

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a medical setting.
• Possession of College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP) and Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and evaluate health conditions.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.
• Consult with medical practitioners and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Patient handling

Counseling

Health assessment

Medical diagnosis

Prescription management

Education

Degree in medicine

Degree in dentistry

Degree in veterinary medicine

Degree in optometry

Job description

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private practice

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Own tools / equipment

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees