internal medicine specialist

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Private practice. Urban area. Various locations. Tasks: Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders. May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods. Refer patients for surgery. Treat diseases and physiological disorders . Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases. Act as consultants to other physicians. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment . Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries . Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Specialty residency training. Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Team player. Values and ethics. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .