General physician
Responsible for examining, diagnosing, and administering medical treatment, physicians provide a range of services and knowledge for a wide audience. Physicians prescribe the treatment and consultations necessary to optimize the physical and mental health of their patients.
Employment outlook
Excellent
Employment opportunities are excellent in Nova-ScotiaPrerequisits
Minimum overall average: 80%
Academic Mathematics, English - Grade 12
3 other academic courses
Daily tasks
- Greet the patient and make them comfortable
- Examine and diagnose physical and mental problems
- Counsel patients
- Prescribe and administer the medications and examinations necessary for the patient’s health
- Record all interventions in the patient’s medical chart
Required skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement a care program
- Been an observer
- Enjoy working with the public
- Good listening skills and communicate easily
- Have an excellent analytical and synthesis spirit
- Love teamwork and interdisciplinary
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Salary
$84,82 / hour *
Annual salary at 40h per week: $176 426
Min hourly rate: $35,45 / h ($73 736)
Max hourly rate: $149,56 / h ($311 085)
* Median rate according to Statistics Canada
Work locations
- Companies and industries
- Doctor's offices
- Hospital center
- Long-term care facilities
- Private clinic
- Private houses
Training institutions
Available scholarships in Nova Scotia
Type of diploma obtained
Bachelor of Health Science
Years of study: 4