APPLY NOW! Physicians Assistants, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals NOC 31303

GTR Worldwide India; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks qualified physician assistants and midwives. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, and providing care during pregnancy. Ideal candidates should possess relevant degrees and necessary registrations. This is a full-time, permanent role with a negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in a physician assistant program.
• Registration with a regulatory body in Manitoba and New Brunswick for physician assistants.
• Registration with a regulatory body for midwives in various provinces.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and medical histories.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Provide primary care to women during pregnancy.
• Analyze family history for genetic disorders.
• Work alongside ophthalmologists to diagnose eye disorders.

Education

University degree in a physician assistant program

Undergraduate degree in midwifery or equivalent

Master’s degree in genetic counselling

Job description

Job Description

• Physician assistants
• Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
• Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
• In consultation with a supervising physician, formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patients' progress
• Perform and assist in minor surgery
• Provide health maintenance education
• May participate in research activities
• May prescribe from a limited list of medications.
• Midwives
• Provide primary, full-course, care to women and their babies during pregnancy, such as physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests to monitor the health of mother and baby and make referrals to medical specialists as required
• Manage labour and spontaneous normal deliveries
• Care for, assess and monitor the health of newborns and refer infants to appropriate medical services as required
• Provide advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants.
• Genetic counsellors
• Provide information and support to families affected by or at risk of a genetic disorder
• Gather and analyze family history and inheritance patterns, calculate risks of recurrence, and provide information about genetic testing and related procedures
• Develop, implement or coordinate action plans and refer individuals and families to other health professionals
• Design and conduct genetics training programs for other healthcare professionals or the general public
• May conduct research in the field of medical genetics and genetic counselling.
• Orthoptists
• Work alongside ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat eye disorders by performing specialized eye tests to measure and assess defective binocular vision or abnormal eye movement in patients
• Prescribe treatment such as eye exercises or patching regimens.
• Pathologists' assistants
• Prepare for autopsies by obtaining patients' medical records and arranging for radiographic examinations
• Prepare, assist with or perform autopsies and surgical specimen examinations under pathologists' supervision
• Assist with preparation of provisional autopsy report
• Dissect, examine, weigh, photograph and X-ray organs and specimens, collect tissue samples for chemical analysis and record findings
• Discard specimens according to established safety procedures
• Clean and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies
• Develop and maintain processes for laboratory quality control
• May prepare bodies for release to funeral homes following completion of autopsies
• May supervise and train junior resident pathologists and morgue attendants.

Requirements

• Physician assistants require completion of a university degree in a physician assistant program.
• Physician assistants require registration with a regulatory body in Manitoba and New Brunswick.
• Midwives require completion of an undergraduate university degree program in midwifery or its equivalent and a period of supervised practical training.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required for midwives in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Genetic counsellors usually require a master’s degree in genetic counselling and the certification with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC).

Terms of Employment

• Full time
• Permanent position
• 40 hours per week
• Day time

Salary

Negotiable

Experience

Required Years of experience : 2 years to less than 3 years