Family Physician

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: 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. Participate in health care policy and planning. Advise patients on health care. Hire and train staff. Supervise staff. 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. Provide emergency care. Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection. Supervision: Staff in various areas of responsibility. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. 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. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: On-site amenities. Parking available.