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family physician

Government of Canada

Overview Languages

English


Education

  • Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
  • Medicine (MD)


Experience

Experience an asset


On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.


Work setting

  • Willing to relocate
  • 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
  • Advise patients on health care
  • Supervise staff
  • Be the patient advocate
  • Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
  • Provide acute care management
  • Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues


Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Benefits Other benefits


  • Free parking available


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