Physician Assistant

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

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton. The PA will work under a physician, delivering comprehensive patient care within the Hospital Medicine portfolio.

The role requires graduation from a recognized PA program and Canadian or US certification, with CPSA registration. The position is a regular full-time, union-out-of-scope, with shifting patterns including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program.
• Certified PA with CCAP or PA-C credentials as applicable.
• Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under physician supervision in a hospital setting.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, differential diagnoses, orders, plans and manages patient care.
• Educate patients and families, maintain accurate documentation, and support discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Education

PA 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 Physician Assistant (PA) is a central member of the multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physician and within their skill matrix. The PA conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops differential diagnoses, orders appropriate diagnostic testing, plans and manages patient care, and provides additional services within their clinical competence as required. The PA provides direct clinical care, consults with and refers patients to other health care professionals as appropriate, recommends and explains diagnostic tests and treatments, and provides education and clinical instructions to patients and families. The PA communicates with patients and families regarding follow-up care, completes and maintains accurate clinical documentation, applies evidence-based practices to patient care, and supports discharge planning. The PA collaborates with community physicians, health care providers and community organizations to facilitate comprehensive patient care and continuity of care. The PA actively participates in interdisciplinary collaboration, program development and evaluation, and promotes positive working relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team. The PA is responsible for ongoing education, training and professional development to meet CAPA and patient care requirements and works in accordance with Covenant Health 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: 27-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 07-DEC-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: 27-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 07-DEC-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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