Family Physician

About the role

We are seeking a Family Physician to join our private practice at Lessard Medical Clinic in Edmonton. The role involves providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages.

Key responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries.
• Order laboratory tests, X‑rays and other diagnostic procedures.
• 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 and promote healthy habits.
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities.
• Coordinate primary patient care and act as patient advocate.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues.

Required profile

• Degree in medicine (or related fields such as dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry).
• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP) and licensure by provincial authorities.
• 1 to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Availability for morning, evening, day and weekend shifts.