physician assistant

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Physician assistant

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
• Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients
• Coordinate patient care
• Evaluate patient care and progress
• Examine the results of the tests
• Implement an interdisciplinary plan of care
• Interpret medical test results
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Plan patient care
• Ensure infection control
• Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
• Provide health maintenance education

Experience and specialization

Specialization in surgery

• Vascular surgery

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program