family physician

Eastview Medical Centre; Whitby; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical clinic in Whitby is seeking a qualified healthcare professional to provide comprehensive care to patients. Responsibilities include examining health conditions, prescribing treatments, and advocating for patients. Applicants must possess a medical degree, relevant certifications, and prior experience. This is a permanent position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP).
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and their families.
• Examine health conditions, order tests and treatments.
• Advise patients and provide counseling on health issues.

Skills

Patient information collection

Health condition examination

Diagnostic tests ordering

Consultation with medical practitioners

Prescribing medications

Patient advocacy

Coordinating patient care

Providing acute care management

Counseling patients

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Clinic

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• 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
• Advise patients on health care
• Be the patient advocate
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week