A busy vibrant clinic in Hamilton  has an exciting opportunity for a Family Physician to join our thriving medical practice and make a real difference in the lives of over 1500 established patients!

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Physician to join an existing practice in Hamilton, Ontario. This is an incredible opportunity to take over a well-established patient base(more than 1500 patients) and build lasting relationships within our community. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment with a flexible 20-80 split arrangement. If you're looking for a fulfilling career with a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a supportive and caring team that will help you settle quickly in the area.

Responsibilities

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
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise patients on health care
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
• Communicate health promotion, disease, illnes and accident prevention to patients
• Perform patient advocacy role
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
• 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)
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

  Additional information

  Personal suitability

  • Accuracy
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Personal initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Sound Judgement
  • Highly Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player