2600001278 - Physician Assistant

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health in Oshawa is seeking a Physician Assistant for the General Emergency department. This temporary part-time role covers days, evenings, nights, and weekends with 8 and 12 hour shifts.

The PA will obtain histories, perform assessments, support physicians, and facilitate patient care using health tech like CIS and bedside ultrasound, while maintaining patient safety and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing as a Physician Assistant with the regulatory body.
• Current CAPA and/or NCCPA membership or eligibility required.
• Certified or eligible for PACCC or NCCPA certification.
• Graduation from MOHLTC-approved PA program or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and patient confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, teamwork, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health and social histories.
• Conduct physical assessments and interpret findings.
• Activate medical directives and interpret tests (ECG, labs, imaging).
• Perform procedures such as ECG, casting, suturing, and ultrasound.
• Formulate treatment plans and coordinate care with consultants.
• Document patient encounters accurately.
• Support physicians with health IT and ED workflows.

Skills

Registration in good standing

CAPA/NCCPA membership

Certification via PACCC or NCCPA

MOHLTC-approved PA program

Clinical judgment and decision-making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lean principles understanding

Safety & confidentiality

Education

MOHLTC-approved Physician Assistant program

Canadian or American PA training program graduate

Trained International Medical Graduate (PA)

Tools

Clinical Information System

Bedside ultrasound

Job description

Physician Assistant

Department: General Emergency - Oshawa

Program: Emergency

Status: Temporary Part Time

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends - 8 & 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Wage Schedule: $52.130 - $70.700 per hour

File Number: 2600001278

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Duties And Responsibilities

• " Obtain health and social histories;"


• " Conduct physical assessments and interpret findings;"


• " Activate medical directives and complete preliminary interpretations of necessary diagnostic tests including but not limited to ECGs, laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging;"


• " Perform procedures such as ECG, casting, suturing, application of orthopedic devices, slit lamp examination, measuring intraocular pressure, visual acuity;"


• " Formulate treatment plans and support appropriate connections to consultants, allied health, outpatient clinics and support any other services/special needs for the patient;"


• " Documentation of patient encounters;"


• " Supporting physicians with health care technology and applications such as Connecting Ontario and hospital applications including the Clinical Information System, Order Set repository, and bedside ultrasound."

As an integrated member of the health care team and support to the ED Physician, the Physician Assistant will have a strong desire for life-long learning, quality improvement, patient safety and collaborative team-based care.

Qualifications

• " Registration in good standing as a Physician Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario;"


• " Current membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and/or NCCPA required;"


• " Certified or eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or United States (NCCPA) Required;"


• " Graduate of MOHLTC- approved program including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program, Graduate of a Canadian or American Physician Assistant Training Program, or trained International Medical Graduate"


• " Flexible with superior organization skills and the ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;"


• " Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient inquiries"


• " Superior work ethic, professionalism and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer/client service;"


• " Superior written/oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations;"


• " Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients;"


• " Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety;"


• " Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork & Joy"

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.