Emergency Physician Assistant - Flexible 8/12-Hour Shifts

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

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.