Work setting

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
Advise patients on health care
Supervise staff
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

Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?