Internal Medicine Specialist

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Clinic. Tasks: Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders. May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods. Prescribe medication and treatment . Refer patients for surgery. Treat diseases and physiological disorders . Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Advise patients on health care. Supervise staff. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Be the patient advocate. Participate in health care policy and planning. Hire and train staff. Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection. Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Perform and assist in routine surgery. Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care. Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues. Provide emergency care. Provide acute care management. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment . Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness. Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries . Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Supervision: Working groups. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Specialization in family practice: Family counselling. Specialization in clinical medicine: Internal medicine. 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. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Repetitive tasks. Large workload. Large caseload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Commission. Other benefits: Free parking available.