Rheumatologist

Employer

THE RHEUMATOLOGY OFFICE INC.

Languages

English

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

Private practice

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Refer patients for surgery
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition
• Maintain accurate records
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or prescribed medications
• Treat diseases, injuries and deformities
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Specialization in clinical medicine

Rheumatology

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

Day