Emergency Department Physician Assistant — Collaborative Care

William Osler Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Ontario is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department, working under a supervising physician and within medical directives to provide patient-focused care. You will conduct patient interviews, perform examinations, organize labs and diagnostics, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Necessary certifications include BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NALS; ED experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of the Physician Assistant Bachelor's degree at McMaster University or the University of Toronto consortium.
• Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Certified or eligible for the Physician Assistant Certification Council.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support are mandatory.
• Experience working in an Emergency Department is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both verbal and written format with patients and health care teams.
• Demonstrated competency to perform clinical assessment and develop a treatment plan per medical directives.
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative medical model with all health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and take medical histories.
• Perform physical examinations and interpret findings.
• Organize laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
• Perform certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated by a physician.
• Counsel patients on preventive health care.
• Organize patient follow-up.
• Perform other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant.

Skills

Communication skills

ED experience

Interprofessional care

Life support cert

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant Bachelor's

Job description

William Osler Health System in Ontario is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department, working under a supervising physician and within medical directives to provide patient-focused care. You will conduct patient interviews, perform examinations, organize labs and diagnostics, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Necessary certifications include BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NALS; ED experience is preferred.