Job Work: In-Person

Family Physician / General Practitioner

Carepoint Horizon
📍 Red Deer, Alberta
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
NOC: 31102 – Family Physicians

Job Overview

Carepoint Horizon is seeking a Full-Time Family Physician / General Practitioner to join our community-based medical clinic in Red Deer, Alberta. We have been providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services since 1986 and are expanding to meet ongoing patient demand in Central Alberta.

This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign-trained physicians who are eligible for licensure in Alberta. This role is being advertised to address a demonstrated physician shortage in the region and is suitable for LMIA purposes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all ages
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Develop and manage individualized treatment and follow-up plans
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records using EMR systems
• Provide preventive care, health education, and patient counseling
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, pharmacists, and clinic staff
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care as required

Employment Details

• Position: Family Physician / General Practitioner
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work Location: Red Deer, Alberta
• Hours of Work: 35–40 hours per week
• Work Setting: In-clinic primary care in Red Deer, Alberta, with limited virtual care services for Alberta‑based patients
• Start Date: As soon as possible following work authorization

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Model: Fee-for-service or contract-based compensation
• Expected Annual Gross Earnings: Approximately $390,000–$400,000, consistent with the average Family Physician income in Red Deer, Alberta [ca.indeed.com]
• Full administrative and billing support provided
• On-site pharmacy to support efficient patient care
• Flexible scheduling options
• Established patient base and referral network

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree (MD) from an accredited medical school
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
• Completion of Family Medicine residency or equivalent
• Certification or eligibility for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) preferred
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Recruitment Statement

Carepoint Horizon is committed to hiring qualified Canadians and permanent residents. This position is being advertised to address ongoing physician shortages in Central Alberta.