About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Urban area. 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. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment . Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Advise patients on health care. Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities. Be the patient advocate. Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care. Provide acute care management. Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues. Supervise home care services. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP). Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Specialization in family practice: Emergency medicine. Family counselling. Geriatrics. Internal medicine. Obstetrics. Pediatrics. Palliative care. Psychotherapy. Rural medicine. Sports medicine. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Eligible for professional liability insurance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.