GP (general practitioner)

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their team in Alberta. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, diagnosing health conditions, and collaborating with other medical practitioners. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine and relevant licensure, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your expertise will directly impact patient wellness. With a focus on team collaboration and patient advocacy, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry required.
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collect and examine patients’ health information to identify issues.
• Prescribe treatments and perform routine surgeries as needed.
• Advise patients on health care and manage primary patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Medicine

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private practice

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
• Perform and assist in routine surgery
• Deliver babies and provide prenatal and postnatal care
• Advise patients on health care
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
• Be the patient advocate
• Coordinate or manage primary patient care
• Provide acute care management
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)

Additional information Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week