family physician

Beyond Health & Medical; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a qualified medical professional to provide comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include diagnosing health conditions, prescribing treatments, and advising patients on wellness. Ideal candidates will have relevant medical degrees and certifications, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical field is an asset.
• CCFP and LMCC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and evaluate health conditions.
• Prescribe medications and participate in health care policy.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Degree in medicine

Degree in dentistry

Degree in veterinary medicine

Degree in optometry

Job description

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : Experience an asset

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
• Participate on institutional committees
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Participate in health care policy and planning
• Advise patients on health care
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities