Forest Lawn Medical Clinic - Locum

Clinic details

Contact: Michelle Nguyen

Contact Email: info@forestlawnmedical.com

Contact Phone: 403-776-2558

Contact Fax: 403-351-3881

Address: Unit A, 4710 17th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 0V1

Wage: Salary is an estimated average based on fee-for-service billing to Alberta Health minus overhead paid to clinic. Exact amount will vary day-to day and depend on how many patients the physician sees / the service provided. Approximately ~$231,407/year (Range: $96,125-$456,307). 

Skill Requirements: 

• Medical consultations - Provide professional medical advice and consultations to patients.
• Diagnostic services - Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs and lab tests.
• Treatment planning - Developing and implementing treatment plans based on medical assessments. This may include referral to appropriate specialist services.
• Procedural services - Performing medical procedures or minor surgeries if he/she is comfortable in providing them.
• Follow-up care - Providing ongoing care and monitoring patients’ progress.
• Documentation - Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
• Communication - Interacting with other healthcare professionals and communications with patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Compliance with regulations - Ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare laws and regulations.

Job Duties:

• Take medical histories and examine patients.
• Order, perform and interpret medical tests to screen and diagnose (or prevent) medical conditions.
• Determine suitable treatments (such as lifestyle change, surgery, medication, or more complex treatment or rehabilitation programs).
• Discuss health care and healthy lifestyle choices with patients (including diet and activity).
• Refer patients to specialist physicians (as necessary).
• Take part in health care teams and work with other health care providers (such as other physicians, nurses and pharmacists).
• Teach and train students.
• Conduct research and integrate best evidence into practice.
• Advocate on behalf of patients.
• Help create, organize and introduce changes to improve overall health in the community.
• Use technology to keep detailed medical records (such as an Electronic Medical Record).
• Co-ordinate patient care across health care settings and with other health care providers.
• Adhere to established professional standards of ethical practice.

Additional Information

New, modern clinic on 17th Av SE. We are a busy clinic looking for other members to join our team. Large space with 8 exam rooms and a pharmacy next door. Ideal for physicians interested in building a practice in a growing clinic or established physicians looking for a new location to host their panel patients with affordable overhead.