Job Description

Family Physician

Location: 15311 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 3Y6
Employer: Stony Ridge Medical Centre
Salary: Fee-for-service
Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: Open until the position is filled

Job description

Stony Ridge Medical Centre is seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Physician to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, continuous, patient-centred primary care to patients of all ages, including preventive care, acute care and chronic disease management.

Job duties

• Examine patients and obtain relevant medical histories.

• Assess patients’ physical and mental health.

• Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries and chronic medical conditions.

• Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging and other investigations.

• Prescribe and administer medications and appropriate treatments.

• Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans.

• Provide preventive care, health screening, immunizations and patient counselling.

• Coordinate and manage ongoing primary care.

• Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

• Participate in clinic quality-improvement and patient-care initiatives.

Job requirements

Education

• Degree in medicine from a recognized institution.

Licensing and certification

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

• Applicants who are internationally trained may apply if they are eligible to pursue medical licensure in Alberta.

Experience

• Previous family medicine or general practice experience is an asset.

• No specific minimum number of years of experience is required.

Skills and attributes

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Commitment to respectful, patient-centred care.

• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Organized, reliable and able to manage a varied patient population.

Work conditions

• Community medical clinic and private-practice setting.

• Fast-paced clinical environment.

• Combination of sitting, standing and walking.

• Work requires attention to detail and effective management of multiple patient-care responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedule supporting work-life balance.

• Competitive earning potential through a fee-for-service model.

• Established and growing patient population.

• Supportive multidisciplinary clinic environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.

Who can apply

Applications are welcomed from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

• Temporary residents with valid Canadian work authorization.

• Qualified international candidates who may not currently be authorized to work in Canada.

All applicants must meet or be eligible to meet Alberta’s applicable medical-registration and licensing requirements.

How to apply

Please submit your résumé and cover letter using one of the following methods:

• Email: drishebani@gmail.com

• Mail: Stony Ridge Medical Centre, 15311 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 3Y6

• Phone: 587-488-9952

• Fax: 587-488-8623

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.