Physician assistant

Tobermory; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Travel insurance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Bridgewater, NS is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a permanent, full-time role. The position offers Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and On-call shifts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary health team, coordinate patient care, and order diagnostic tests, while examining patients, taking histories, and developing treatment plans. English fluency and a Master’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a Master’s degree.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health team to plan.
• Coordinate patient care and services.
• Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
• Examine patients, take medical histories, and consult with physicians.
• Conduct patient interviews and physical assessments.
• Prepare treatment plans for each patient.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority, situated in Bridgewater, NS B4V 3S6, is seeking applications for the position of Physician Assistant who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or a full-time job. The shift timings for this position include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, and On-call.

Employer Name: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Position: Physician assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $46.36 to $61.60 hourly (To be negotiated) / 75 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Bridgewater, NS B4V 3S6

• The candidate must collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan.
• The candidate will be responsible for coordinating patient care.
• The candidate must order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
• The candidate must examine patients, take their medical histories, and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health.
• The candidate will conduct patient interviews, physical assessments, and take medical histories.
• The candidate is responsible for preparing a treatment plan for each patient.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a Master’s degree.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a clinic, hospital/or medical facility.
• The candidate should work in a healthcare institution, facility, or clinic that provides healthcare.
• The candidate should work in a public or community health centre. Providers may work in medical clinics, community health centres, and allied health practices, such as physiotherapy and podiatry practices.
• Health, Financial, Long-term, and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Pension plan.
• Under Long-term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Long-term care insurance that covers all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for people 65 or older or with a chronic condition that needs constant supervision as well as Maternity and parental benefits, which provide up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave for parents in Canada.
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Travel insurance coverage and benefits in situations such as flight delays, passport loss, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other mishaps.