Physician Assistant

NEW VISION FAMILY HEALTH TEAM; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kitchener is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, and develop care plans within a collaborative team. Candidates should have completed an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess CCPA certification. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including 4 weeks of paid vacation and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

4 weeks of paid vacation

8 paid sick days

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification with the Canadian Certification of Physician Assistants (CCPA).
• Active Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Primary care clinical experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments considering multiple factors.
• Formulate medical diagnoses in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests according to medical directives.
• Assist in managing the electronic medical record (EMR) inbox.
• Support chronic disease management using various strategies.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Education

Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program

Certification with the Canadian Certification of Physician Assistants

Active Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Tools

Telus PS Suite EMR

Job description

Overview

The New Vision Family Health Team (NVFHT) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent Physician Assistant.

Located in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, the New Vision Family Health Team delivers comprehensive, team-based primary care through a collaborative interdisciplinary approach. Our team includes 16 Family Physicians and approximately 40 clinical and administrative staff, working together to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. We offer a professional, supportive, and collegial work environment within a spacious facility.

Position Summary

As a Physician Assistant, you will provide direct patient care within your scope of practice and under medical directives. You will conduct comprehensive and focused assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, participate in differential diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized care plans. You will promote preventative care and self-management strategies and advocate for the health and well-being of patients and their families. You will primarily be working with the practices of Dr. Rose Noble and Dr. Chase Reaume.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and symptom-focused health assessments, considering physical, psychological, socio-cultural and environmental factors.
• Formulate medical diagnoses in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests in accordance with approved medical directives.
• Share the responsibility to review and manage the electronic medical record (EMR) inbox, including lab and imaging results, specialist consult notes, patient portal messages and prescription renewal requests, ensuring timely follow-up and escalation as appropriate.
• Complete and manage medical forms, including insurance, disability, school and workplace forms, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with clinical standards.
• Develop and implement care and treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families.
• Support patients with chronic disease management using pharmacologic, counselling and lifestyle strategies.
• Document all assessments, interventions and outcomes in the EMR in accordance with NVFHT standards.
• Collaborate effectively with the interprofessional team to ensure integrated and coordinated care.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and adhere to all applicable regulations and policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification with the Canadian Certification of Physician Assistants (CCPA).
• Active Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Professional liability insurance.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Health screening.
• MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hep B.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interprofessional team.
• Primary care clinical experience is an asset that will be reflected in starting salary, however new grads are welcome to apply.
• Experience with Telus PS Suite EMR is an asset.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and highly collaborative interprofessional team, specifically with two physician recipients of the OCFP\'s patient-nominated Certificate of Recognition for outstanding patient care.
• Meaningful work serving a diverse patient population.
• Competitive compensation ($47-50 / hour or annual starting salary $91,650-$97,500).
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Extended healthcare benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year (first year), 5 weeks of paid vacation per year (second year and ongoing).
• 8 paid sick / personal days per year.
• Paid day off on your birthday (after one year of employment).
• Support for professional development (salary continuance and allowance).
• Daytime hours between 8:30am-5pm, no weekend work expected.

We thank all applicants for expressing interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The New Vision Family Health Team (NVFHT) is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. NVFHT is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, provided the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

For more information about our Family Health Team, please visit our website.