ophthalmologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe post-operation medication and treatment
• Supervise surgical procedures
• Treat diseases, injuries and deformities
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Specialty residency training
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Specialization in surgery

• Ophthalmology

Area of specialization

• Training and professional development

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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