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
• Advise patients on health care
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week