Family Physician

Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Tasks**:

- Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
- Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
- Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
- Advise patients on health care
- Communicate health promotion, disease, illnes and accident prevention to patients
- 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
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week