COMMUNITY: Family Physician - Hills Medical Clinic - Edmonton

This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services.

Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral.
 

Job Description:

The Family Physician candidate will be accepting new patients to be as his/her own panel of and, at the same time, should also see walk-ins. He/She should be able to provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. The ideal candidate will focus on disease prevention, health promotion, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses within a primary care setting. Other key responsibilities are as follows:

• Conduct thorough physical exams and routine screenings.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, infections, injuries, and chronic diseases.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using EMR systems.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care
• Prescribe medication and provide follow-up care.
• Educate patients and their families on healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
• Refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Stay current with medical knowledge, treatment protocols, and industry best practices.