Family Physician

Employer: High River Medical Center

Location: High River, Alberta

Salary: $250,000.00 to $400,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

Languages: English Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting: Clinic 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. Advise patients on health care. Supervise staff. 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