Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Hospital (staff position)
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Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
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Remote location
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Clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
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Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries
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Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
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Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
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Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
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Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
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Participate in health care policy and planning
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Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care
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Advise patients on health care
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Supervise staff
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Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
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Be the patient advocate
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Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
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Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Supervision
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
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Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
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Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
Experience and specialization
Specialization in family practice
Benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Team building opportunities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.