About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Private practice. 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. Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Participate on institutional committees. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Participate in health care policy and planning. Advise patients on health care. Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities. Be the patient advocate. Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP). Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.