Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Medicine (MD)
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries
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Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
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Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
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Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
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Perform and assist in routine surgery
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Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
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Participate in health care policy and planning
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Advise patients on health care
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Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
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Be the patient advocate
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Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
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Provide acute care management
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Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
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Provide emergency care
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Supervise home care services
Experience and specialization
Type of treatment experience
Specialization in family practice
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Emergency medicine
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Family counselling
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Palliative care
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit