family physician

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare institution in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a qualified medical professional. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing treatments, and coordinating primary care. A degree in medicine and CCFP certification are required. The role operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client care and accuracy. Benefits include a dental plan and health care plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment requiring dependability and accuracy.
• Must be licensed by provincial or territorial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients.
• Examine patients’ health to identify diseases and injuries.
• Help patients develop healthy habits.
• Order diagnostic procedures for appropriate treatment.
• Consult with other medical practitioners.
• Prescribe and administer medications.
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Co-ordinate primary patient care.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Clinic

Responsibilities

• 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
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus