Physician Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for Physician Assistants across Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine and Hospitalists at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Olds Hospital and Lacombe Hospital. The PA will provide full-scope patient care under physician supervision, participate in team-based care, and contribute to program development.

Ideal candidates have PA program graduation, CPSA registration, and credentials such as CCPA or PA-C.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program.
• Certified with CCPA, PA-C, or US NCCPA credentials.
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within PA scope and portfolio.
• Perform assessments, differential diagnoses, and order tests.
• Plan clinical management and document care thoroughly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and refer to others as needed.
• Support discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Differential diagnosis

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA program graduate

CCPA or PA-C or US PA-C

CPSA registration

Job description

Your Opportunity

Central Corridor Medical Affairs is currently recruiting for Physician Assistant's in the following Sites and Departments, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine and Hospitalists at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Olds Hospital and Lacombe Hospital. These roles report to the Primary Supervising Physician and functions within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Under the Supervision of a Physician lead, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide care to patients with a wide variety of medical conditions within their portfolio. This position will offer the PA an opportunity to work to full scope of practice. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence, makes Alberta Health Services the right choice for you.

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 AHS Policies and Procedures.

Classification: Physician Assistant Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Central Corridor Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026 Date Available: 19-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: $48.26 Maximum 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

Please include the site and department you are applying for in your cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.