GP (general practitioner)

Pinnacle Medical Centres; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their team in a rural community health setting. This role involves examining patients, diagnosing health conditions, and providing comprehensive care including prenatal and postnatal support. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine and relevant licensure, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient advocacy. Join a collaborative environment that values initiative and teamwork, where you can make a significant impact on community health and wellness. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while serving a vital role in patient care.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine or related field is essential.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and identify diseases and injuries.
• Order diagnostic tests and prescribe treatments.
• Provide counselling and support on health issues.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in medicine

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Rural area
• Rural community health centres
• Private practice

Responsibilities

• 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 pre-natal and post-natal care
• 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 acute care management
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Credentials

• 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
• Variable or compressed work week