COMMUNITY: Family Physician - Old Scona Medical Centre- Edmonton
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- Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care)
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- MED00049Z Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
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:
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations
- Order diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging) and review interpreted results to guide clinical decision-making
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor outcomes
- Provide preventive care, including:
> Immunizations, Cancer screenings, Chronic disease counselling and Lifestyle and health promotion - See walk-in patients and address urgent care needs as part of daily responsibilities
- Maintain clear, accurate records using the EMR
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
- Support clinic operations through billing accuracy, policy adherence, and active participation in quality improvement
- Engage in continuing medical education and professional development
Qualifications:
- Must hold a current eligibility letter from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) under the sponsorship pathway
- Eligible for registration and licensure with the CPSA under the Practice Readiness Assessment or Provisional Register (as applicable)
- Demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care across all age groups
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills
- Willingness to work in both scheduled appointments and walk-in care settings
- Comfortable practicing in a collaborative team environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with medical guidelines and best practices