Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Medicine (MD). Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. 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. 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. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours.