family physician

Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities 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 Prescribe and administer medications and treatments Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care Advise patients on health care Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities 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 Supervise home care services Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP) Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Additional information Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Values and ethics

The family physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medications, and providing prenatal and postnatal care. They also manage primary patient care, provide emergency services, and offer counseling on health and lifestyle issues.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 2 to 3 years of experience. Required credentials include CCFP certification, LMCC, and licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

• OrganizationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Examination
• Medical Prescription
• Prenatal and Postnatal Care
• Acute Care Management
• Emergency Care
• Patient Counseling
• Primary Patient Care
• Medical Reporting
• Home Care Supervision
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Organization

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level