Family Physician

Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Provincial addictions programs. General office. Private practice. Public health facilities. Public or community health centre. 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. 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. Supervision: Working groups. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP). Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II). Specialization in family practice: Emergency medicine. Family counselling. Geriatrics. Gynecology. Internal medicine. Obstetrics. Pediatrics. Psychotherapy. Sexually transmitted diseases. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Eligible for professional liability insurance. Immunization records. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.