Physician Assistant - Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinics

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority invites applications for a Physician Assistant in the Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinic at the Halifax Infirmary. The PA will assist physicians, perform assessments, and contribute to care coordination in a fast-paced orthopedic setting.

This position requires a recognized PA program with relevant certifications, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel between sites as needed. Long assignment, 75 hours biweekly, days/evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited Physician Assistant program in Canada, UK or USA.
• Certification through recognized PA bodies (CCPA, RC, or PA-C).
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and ongoing medical and clinical care under physician supervision.
• Complete assessments and interventions to extend physician services within the care spectrum.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patient assessment

Telecommunications skills

French language

Education

PA program (Canada/UK/USA)

Certification: CCPA/RC/PA-C

Membership: Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Job description

Physician Assistant - Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinics

Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Physician Assistants QE2
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is currently accepting applications for Physician Assistant in the Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinic at the Halifax Infirmary. This position assists in transforming healthcare delivery and patient care throughout our province. Join a team of individuals working to help patients, families and caregivers with the right care at the right time in the right place.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physician Assistant (PA) will work under the direction and supervision of the Physician to provide preventative and/or ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients. The PA role contributes to extending the services provided by the physician, through completing assessments and interventions along the spectrum of care provided to patients within their division/department under their supervisory agreement.
To learn more about Physician Assistants in Nova Scotia, please visit; Physician Assistant Opportunities - Nova Scotia Health
Travel to other sites may be required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada, United Kingdom, or United States
• Certification through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council (CCPA), Royal College of Physicians, or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (PA-C)
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Medical Liability Insurance required
• Certifications or willingness to obtain, when needed: Basic Life Supports, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Currency in medical readings and evidence-based guidelines
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 18 months
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$55.62 - $63.29 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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