Medical Leader - Physician Assistant Program

Aspen RxHealth; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Calgary is seeking a Medical Leader to oversee the Physician Assistant Program. This role involves strategic planning, collaboration with medical staff, and ensuring high standards of care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to patient safety and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills required.
• Expertise in resource development and stakeholder support.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and implementation of care models involving PAs.
• Collaborate with AHS Medical Affairs for PA evaluation processes.
• Enhance physician-PA relationships and interprofessional integration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Change Management

Team Building

Facilitation

Education

Current AHS medical staff eligibility

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

Job description

Within the Physician Assistant Program, the Medical Leader will:

1. Lead strategic planning and implementation of sustainable models of care involving PAs, including expanded weekday, evening, weekend, and on-call service coverage.
2. Maintain a current AHS email and review messages regularly to support consistent and reliable communication.
3. Assist in the development and optimization of program structure and remuneration models for the PA workforce.
4. Participate in activities such as acting as a liaison and support for physicians supervising or working alongside PAs, contributing to program development, operational implementation, and ongoing evaluation.
5. Support recruitment, assessment, and evaluation of PAs and supervising physicians, providing feedback for model refinement and scope optimization.
6. Collaborate with AHS Medical Affairs and CPSA to standardize PA evaluation and supervision processes.
7. Meet monthly with the Medical Affairs Program Manager to discuss PA performance, professional conduct, clinical environment, supervision models, onboarding, workforce planning, access to systems, quality initiatives, and emerging issues.
8. Work collaboratively to develop innovative coverage models that enhance continuity of care and support physician capacity.
9. Participate in leadership committees to foster program alignment and communication across the Calgary Zone.
10. Ensure objectives align with high standards of care, education, and team-based practice.
11. Lead efforts to enhance physician-PA relationships, communication, and interprofessional integration.
12. Support investigations related to PA performance or behavior as requested.
13. Fulfill responsibilities as per AHS Bylaws, Rules, and delegated by the Zone Medical Director.

We are passionate about our work. Our team of healthcare professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide healthcare across the Calgary Zone. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workforce.

Qualifications include proven leadership, communication, organizational, change management, team building, and facilitation skills, with expertise in resource development, stakeholder support, strategy implementation, and promoting clinical best practices. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient safety are essential. Applicants must be current AHS medical staff eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and proficient in English.

Questions about this opportunity should be directed to Dr. Mark Anselmo via email. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; priority will be given to Canadians and Permanent Residents.