Emergency Department Physician Assistant – Fast-Paced Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is currently accepting applications for a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department at Dartmouth General Hospital. The PA will deliver preventative and ongoing medical care, guided by physicians and under supervision, contributing to patient assessments and interventions across the ED.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the PA should have 3 years of ED experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited Physician Assistant program in Canada, UK, or US.
• Certified or eligible for certification with PA Certification Council, GMC, or NCCPA.
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and ongoing medical care as directed by physicians within the ED.
• Assist in assessments and interventions; extend physician services under supervisory agreement.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

PA program (Canada/UK/US)

PA certification (PACC/UK GMC/NCCPA)

Job description

Nova Scotia Health is currently accepting applications for a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department at Dartmouth General Hospital. The PA will deliver preventative and ongoing medical care, guided by physicians and under supervision, contributing to patient assessments and interventions across the ED.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the PA should have 3 years of ED experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication and decision-making skills.