family physician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Clinic
  
  

Responsibilities

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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

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