family physician

Government of Canada; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization in New Westminster, British Columbia is seeking a qualified medical practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care, including examinations, treatment, and health advice. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree and relevant certifications such as CCFP. This role offers a hybrid work environment, emphasizing both in-person and remote tasks. Strong communication skills and dependability are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting is an asset.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and other professionals.
• Examine patients’ health conditions to identify diseases.
• Help patients develop healthy habits to promote wellness.
• Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Consult with other medical practitioners about patient care.
• Prescribe and administer medications.
• Advise patients on health care matters.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

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

Experience an asset

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• 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
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise patients on health care
• 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 Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week