Rheumatologist

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
• Treat psychiatric disorders
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

How to Apply

By email: [email protected]