Permanent Full Time Physician Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; North Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Le New Jersey Department of Children and Families recherche un Physician Assistant engagé et motivé pour rejoindre une équipe dynamique à North Bay. Ce poste implique l'évaluation et le traitement de patients sans médecin de famille, le tout dans un environnement collaboratif. Les candidats doivent être diplômés d'un programme de Physician Assistant et posséder des certifications appropriées. Des compétences en communication et un engagement envers la qualité des soins sont essentiels pour réussir dans ce rôle.

Qualifications

• Certification par le Conseil de certification des assistants médicaux du Canada.
• Membre en règle de l'Association canadienne des assistants médicaux.

Responsibilities

• Participer à l'évaluation, au traitement et à la gestion des patients hospitalisés.
• Collaborer avec les équipes multidisciplinaires pour le plan de traitement.
• Encadrer et soutenir les patients dans leur cheminement de soins.

Skills

Communication verbale et écrite

Capacité à travailler de façon autonome et en équipe multidisciplinaire

Engagement envers l'amélioration continue de la qualité

Culture de sécurité et prévention des événements sanitaires

Education

Diplôme du programme de Physician Assistant de McMaster ou équivalent

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Energetic and motivated individuals needed to work as a Physician Assistant with a dynamic and collegial team. Reporting to either the Manager of Patient Flow, Chief of Department of General & Family Practice, the Physician Assistant will work in collaboration with Family Medicine physicians in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s policy on delegation and under Medical Directives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

The Physician Assistant will work within an inter-professional collaborative team model with various disciplines providing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and transitional support for patients either without a family physician or family physicians without admitting privileges during their hospital stay.

SUPPORTING DUTIES :

The Physician Assistant will be involved in collecting and interpreting current, historical and diagnostic information about the patient for the purpose of establishing a diagnosis and treatment plan. The Physician Assistant will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. As part of the inter-professional team, quality improvement will be part of the PA’s role and he / she will have an opportunity to research and perform administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities will also include coordinating and participating in policy and procedure development as well as education and professional development. They will act as a resource and consultant to individuals and groups within our professional community and other agencies and hospitals.

Principal responsibilities include of the Physician Assistant will include but not limited to :

• Assist with flow for acute unattached inpatients
• Participate in patient treatment and goal setting
• Conduct patient interviews and take medical histories
• Perform physical examinations and interpret findings
• Organize laboratory and diagnostic investigations
• Participate in the screening / assessment / management of dynamic risk factors
• Perform certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated by the General & Family Practice Physician Group
• Counsel patients on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management
• Organize follow-up appointment with patients from hospital to community partners
• Collaborate with both inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams
• Liaise with patient’s primary care provider in the community (if available) on significant hospitalization issues and discharge plan

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program or equivalent

Certificates / Experience / Knowledge :

Certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada

Member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Current BCLS Certification (recent as of one year) required

Clinical Placements in in-patient medicine will be an asset.

Experience with Meditech Expanse an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication required

Skills / Abilities :

Ability to function both independently and as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in caring for all patients

Involved in continuing education on an ongoing basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement required

Must demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors

Ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events required

Must demonstrate good attendance and work record

Bilingualism is an asset

The hours worked by the PA include weekdays with possible evenings / weekends. No overnight call.

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