Physician Assistant

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton is looking for a qualified Physician Assistant to join its dynamic Emergency Department team. The role involves collaborating with various specialists to assess and provide care to patients in medical emergencies. Ideal candidates will have graduated from a recognized PA program and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position not only demands clinical expertise but also a commitment to patient care, teamwork, and professional growth within a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a MOHLTC-approved program including Canadian Forces PA Training Program.
• Certification or eligibility for certification through PA Certification Council.
• Experience in an Emergency Department setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interprofessional Emergency Department team.
• Extend physician services through assessment and management of patients.
• Provide a broad range of medical care to varied patient population.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative practice model experience

Computer skills proficiency

Education

Graduate of MOHLTC-approved program or equivalent

Certification (CCPA or PA-C)

Job description

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is an Academic Health Science Centre affiliated with McMaster University and a tertiary referral centre for Central South Ontario offering services at three main sites, including St. Joseph's Hospital (Charlton Campus), the Centre for Ambulatory Health Services (King Campus), and the Margaret and Charles Juravinski Centre for Integrated Healthcare (West 5th Campus).

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with the interprofessional Emergency Department team to deliver healthcare to patients. Within the Emergency Department, the PA is authorized to extend physician services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, intervention, referral, management, treatment, and evaluation of patients requiring acute health services.

St Joseph's Emergency Department is a high-performing department ranked 16th out of 73 across Ontario, annually serving approximately 66,000 patients. The Emergency Department is part of an academic teaching hospital that supports interprofessional learning for multiple health professional programs, including PA students, NP students, medical students, nursing students, and others.

This position would entail working within the dynamic Emergency Department team to assess, intervene and treat patients in the department and arriving by Hamilton Paramedic Service. Working with Emergency Physicians, various clinical specialties, allied health and nursing, the Physician Assistant role is critical to timely patient care and optimized efficient flow. The Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is also supported by a unique interdisciplinary team including social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and nursing. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Emergency Physicians and will provide a broad range of medical care to a varied patient population.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Graduate of MOHLTC- approved program including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program, Graduate of a Canadian or American Physician Assistant Training Program, or trained International Medical Graduate
• Certification (CCPA or PA-C) or eligible for certification through the PA Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or United States (NCCPA)
• Experience in an Emergency Department setting as part of maintenance program strongly preferred
• Demonstrates superior communication skills
• Demonstrates support for the Mission Statement of St Joseph’s Healthcare
• Able to work independently within their scope of practice and within the physician-PA relationship
• Experience with shared decision making and leadership techniques
• Demonstrated expertise in decision making and evidence-based practice
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Creative and flexible problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated change management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Service, Responsible Stewardship, Community Responsiveness and Respect
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and expertise in the specified clinical service area of hire
• Demonstrated leadership, self-directed, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and ethical responsibilities relating to scope of practice and healthcare
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated effective conflict management/ resolution skills
• Demonstrated collegial relationships and effective teamwork
• Demonstrated scholarly inquiry, knowledge translation and effective research skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills
• Excellent attendance and performance record

All positions will comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety.