Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
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Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries
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Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
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Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
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Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
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Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
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Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
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Advise patients on health care
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Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
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Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Supervision
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
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Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
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Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large caseload
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent written communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Values and ethics
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.