Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Urban area
- Private practice
- Clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
- 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
- Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
- Communicate health promotion, disease, illnes and accident prevention to patients
- Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
- Provide emergency care
Supervision
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
Experience and specialization
Specialization in family practice
- Family counselling
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
Additional information
Security and safety
- Eligible for professional liability insurance
- Confidential security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large caseload
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits