Physician Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Olds; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Olds is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Acute Care (Hospitalist) and Long-Term Care programs. Under supervision of the Most Responsible Physician, you will participate in daily inpatient rounds, perform patient assessments, document in the EMR, and help with admissions and discharges to ensure continuity of care across hospital and LTC settings.

The role emphasizes improving patient flow, coordinating investigations and consultations, and supporting emergency

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.
• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds for Acute Care (Hospitalist Service).
• Perform patient assessments and document in the EMR; manage admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate investigations, consultations and follow-up care; maintain care plans.
• Provide Long-Term Care support and Emergency Department assistance as required.
• Support physician workflow and improve patient flow across hospital and LTC settings.

Skills

BLS

NRP

ACLS

Canadian PA cert

Education

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

The Physician Assistant (PA) at Olds Hospital supports the Acute Care (Hospitalist) service and Long-Term Care program by contributing to the assessment, management, and coordination of patient care. Working under the supervision of the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), the PA participates in daily inpatient care, documentation, admissions and discharges, and facilitates continuity of care across services.This role is designed to support physician workflow, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality and continuity of patient care within both the hospital and Long-Term Care settings.Community & Hospital Information:Olds is home to a population of 13,119 and serves a regional market of over 45,000 people. Olds is a laid-back, friendly rural community with big city amenities. Located within an hour; drive from Calgary and Red Deer, Olds is the ideal location for business that needs easy access to major transportation routes like Highway 2, Highway 27 and 22. Olds is recognized as the primary health services centre for the areas rural population and is home to a well-equipped and modern emergency hospital with new surgical rooms.

Description:

Key Responsibilities:Acute Care (Hospitalist Service).Participate in daily rounds on admitted patients.Perform patient assessments, including history and physical examination.Document progress notes and update the electronic medical record.Maintain and update problem lists and care plans.Assist with patient admissions.Complete discharge summaries and discharge documentation.Coordinate investigations, consultations, and follow-up care.Long-Term Care support as operationally required.Emergency Department Support as operationally required.Assist with patient assessments and documentation.Support coordination of care to improve patient flow.

• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Emergency/Inpatient
• Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $47.12
• Maximum Salary: $66.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Physician Assistant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Emergency/Inpatient
• Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $47.12
• Maximum Salary: $66.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.Certification with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.Current BLS, NRP, ACLS.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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