family physician

Mount Dennis Medical Group; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their team in a vibrant urban clinic. This role involves examining patients, diagnosing health conditions, and providing personalized care. You will be responsible for prescribing treatments, advocating for patient health, and coordinating care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to promoting wellness and health in the community, where your expertise will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry required.
• CCFP certification and provincial licensure necessary.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe medications and treatments to patients.
• Coordinate primary patient care and provide counseling.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Diagnosis

Health Advocacy

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Medicine

Licensure by Provincial Authorities

Job description

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry.

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months.

Work setting:

• Urban area
• Clinic

Tasks:

1. Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
2. Examine patients' health conditions to identify diseases and injuries.
3. Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits, and reshape their approach to wellness.
4. Order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment.
5. Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health.
6. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.
7. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases.
8. Advise patients on health care.
9. Be the patient advocate.
10. Coordinate or manage primary patient care.
11. Provide counseling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues.

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses:

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

Security and safety:

• Medical exam
• Tuberculosis test