Physician Assistant

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) at Covenant Health Misericordia Community Hospital provides direct patient care within the Hospital Medicine portfolio, performing assessments, ordering tests, and planning management as part of a multidisciplinary team. The PA is responsible for comprehensive assessment, differential diagnoses, and coordinating patient care with other health professionals.

Graduation from a recognized PA program with CCPA/PA-C credentials and CPSA registration is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program.
• Credential options include CCPA or PA-C and registration with CPSA.
• This position is intended for Canadian/US-trained PAs; not for IMGs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care within the Hospital Medicine portfolio.
• Perform assessments, order appropriate tests, and plan clinical management.
• Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Document care and support discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Hospital-based care

Team-based care

Evidence-based practice

Education

Physician Assistant education program

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through areas such as emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care, supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond.The Physician Assistant (PA) works under the supervision of a Physician and as a central member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, the PA will provide general medical care to patients with a wide variety of medical conditions within the Hospital Medicine portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work to your full scope of practice while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care. Your passion and motivation, combined with our commitment to setting new standards of excellence, makes Covenant Health the right choice for you. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

The primary responsibility of the Physician Assistant (PA) is to provide comprehensive direct patient care, within their skill matrix, as a central member of the team. The PA is responsible to perform comprehensive assessment, make differential diagnoses, order appropriate testing, and plan the clinical management of patients. The PA provides leadership and actively participates in this program development and evaluation. The PA is expected to participate in inter-disciplinary collaboration in the provision of patient care. The Physician Assistant is required to: Provide direct clinical care to patients and consult with and refer to other health care professionals as indicated. Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment. Instruct and educate patients. Confer with patients or family members to address any follow- up care concerns. Fully document all aspects of patient care and assist with completion of all required documentation. Review clinical care in the light of evidence-based literature. Provide and document clinical instructions as required. Support discharge planning process as needed. Deal regularly with community physicians, other health care providers, and community organizations to facilitate ongoing comprehensive patient care management. Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet CAPA and patient care requirements. Work collaboratively with all health care providers, patients and families, to ensure continuity of care is maintained. Encourage and ensure good working relationships with all members of the team. In exceptional circumstances, provide additional services under the direction and supervision of a Physician, within the clinical competence of the PA. Work within COV Policies and Procedures. This position is non-unionized.

• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: After Hours Medicine - MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $48.26
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $68.45
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Physician Assistant
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: After Hours Medicine - MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $48.26
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $68.45
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program. A certified Physician Assistant with one of the following credentials: Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA), granted by the Physician. Assistants Certification Council of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, or Physician Assistant. Certified (PA-C), granted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in the United States of America. Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

This position is intended for individuals who have graduated from a recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada or the United States. Please note that this position is not intended for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and is not an administrative role. Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications will be contacted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing hospital-based or acute care within a multidisciplinary team, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient population, is an asset. Experience working within a Hospital Medicine setting and a strong interest in evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and program development would also be considered an asset.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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