About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders. May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods. Prescribe medication and treatment . Refer patients for surgery. Treat diseases and physiological disorders . Act as consultants to other physicians. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition. Maintain accurate records. Assess patients' physical abilities. Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or prescribed medications. Treat diseases, injuries and deformities. Examine patients to assess general physical condition. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination. Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Specialization in clinical medicine: Rheumatology. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Repetitive tasks. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day.