family physician

Government of Canada; Admaston/Bromley; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization in Ontario seeks a qualified medical professional to examine patients, manage primary care, and provide counseling. Applicants must hold a degree in medicine and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include collecting medical information, advising on health care, and coordinating care in a fast-paced environment with no remote options available. Free parking is provided.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant medical field.
• Certification from the College of Family Physicians.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and families.
• Examine patients' health conditions.
• Help develop healthy habits in patients.
• Order diagnostic tests.
• Consult with other medical practitioners.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Coordinate primary patient care.
• Provide acute care management.
• Offer counseling and support.

Skills

Medical information collection

Patient examination

Health counseling

Acute care management

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• General office
• Private practice

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
• Advise patients on health care
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available