GP (general practitioner)

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Calgary is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate has a medical degree and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments, and advising patients on health. The position requires on-site work with no remote options. The successful applicant will enjoy financial benefits as per collective agreements and other perks such as free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience is required.
• Licensure by provincial/territorial authorities is necessary.
• Must have College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP).

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Examine patients’ health conditions to identify diseases and injuries.
• Help patients develop healthy habits and reshape their approach to wellness.
• Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' health.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families.

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

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
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• 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
• 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)
• 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)

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

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