family doctor

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting 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 Participate on institutional committees 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 Hire and train staff Supervise staff 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 Supervision Working groups Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Specialization in family practice Family counselling Internal medicine Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Walking Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Manual dexterity Repetitive tasks Large caseload 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 Values and ethics Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other benefits Free parking available #J-18808-Ljbffr