family physician

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Rural area. Private practice. Medical clinic. 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. Perform and assist in routine surgery. 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. 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. Provide emergency care.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset.

Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available.