practitioner, general

Government of Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves examining patients, prescribing treatments, and advocating for patient care. The successful candidate will have a degree in medicine and be licensed by provincial authorities. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic urban setting, focusing on patient wellness and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Must pass Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Medicine

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• 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
• Perform and assist in routine surgery
• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Variable or compressed work week