Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Overview
Languages: English

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience
Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

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

Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities

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

Provide emergency care

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Benefits
Financial advantages

Night shift premium

Piece work

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📌 family physician (Alberta)
🏢 Medicentres Canada
📍 Alberta