family physician
The physician is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing diseases, and prescribing appropriate medical treatments. They also provide health counseling and act as patient advocates to improve overall wellness and lifestyle.
- On-site
- Cornwall, ON
- Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Apply by Oct 3, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Experience Experience an asset 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 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 Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases Advise patients on health care Be the patient advocate Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP) Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Reliability Values and ethics Benefits Other benefits Parking available Variable or compressed work week
What you’ll do
The physician is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing diseases, and prescribing appropriate medical treatments. They also provide health counseling and act as patient advocates to improve overall wellness and lifestyle.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in medicine and possess licensure from provincial or territorial authorities. Certification from the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) is required.
Benefits
• Parking Available • Variable Or Compressed Work Week
Listed skills
- written communicationPreferred
- interpersonal skillsPreferred
- Patient CounselingPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Patient Examination
- Medical Diagnosis
- Prescribing Medication
- Patient Counseling
- Preventative Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Laboratory Test Ordering
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Job areas
- Healthcare
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
