GP (general practitioner)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their team in a rural community health center. This role involves assessing patient health, prescribing treatments, and advocating for patient care. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in medicine and relevant experience, with a commitment to patient wellness and community health. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and initiative, and enjoy benefits such as maternity leave and team-building opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information and examine patients to identify health issues.
• Order diagnostic tests and prescribe treatments.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Diagnosis

Surgery Assistance

Health Advocacy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Medicine

Job description

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Job details

• Location 120 Edgefield Place Strathmore , AB T1P 0E8
• Salary 250,000 to 400,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day, Flexible Hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• Source Job Bank #3298507

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Rural community health centres
• 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 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 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
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• 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

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-05-19

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