Physician Assistant

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Emergency Department. The PA will provide medical care under the direction of a physician, assist patient flow, and collaborate with the PA team to maintain high acuity ED operations.

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited PA program with CPSO registration, BCLS current, and ACLS preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Current BCLS.
• ACLS preferred.
• Demonstrates life-long learning.
• Current Emergency Room PA experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist flow through the Emergency Department.
• Provide medical care under supervision of a physician and in collaboration with the PA team.
• Work as part of our ED team to support high acuity patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program graduate

Job description

Reporting to the Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Department, and working closely with the existing Physician Assistant team, under the direction and supervision of a registered Physician, and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s policy on delegation, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to patients based on mutually agreed upon guidelines. This position will assist flow through the Emergency department. As a PA, you will work as part of our team in our high acuity emergency department.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Current BCLS
• Current ACLS preferred
• Demonstrates life-long learning
• Current Emergency Room PA experience a strong asset
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization