rheumatologist

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service is seeking a qualified medical professional to diagnose and treat various diseases. Responsibilities include prescribing treatment, conducting research, and supervising laboratory activities. Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant medical field and have the necessary licensure. Work is performed on-site in Edmonton, requiring various physical capabilities and personal qualities for an effective healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Prescribe medication and treatment.
• Refer patients for surgery.
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples.
• Prepare research papers for publication.
• Supervise laboratory activities.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Dependability

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Refer patients for surgery
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Treat psychiatric disorders
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization Specialization in clinical medicine

• Rheumatology

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Creativity