Physician Assistant - Ambulatory Urology Services

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide advanced, patient-centered care across inpatient wards, ED consultations, surgical assisting and ambulatory clinics, collaborating with physicians to optimize outcomes and safety.

The PA assesses patients, develops management plans, participates in operating room activities, and supports pre- and post-operative care in a fast-paced hospital environment where EHR proficiency and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a fully accredited Physician Assistant Training Program in Canada or the United States
• A member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge and judgement to implement medical directives during probationary period
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS certifications current

Responsibilities

• Performing a complete assessment of the patient and formulating a management plan under supervision
• Implementing an effective treatment plan with preventive and therapeutic interventions under supervision
• Demonstrating procedural skills as directed by supervising physician
• Developing rapport and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Conveying information to patients, families and other health care professionals
• Providing education to patients and families as appropriate to the clinical setting

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

English fluency

Clinical judgment

Education

PA program CA/US

CAPA member

PA certification CA/US

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

This Physician Assistant (PA) position works collaboratively within St. Joseph’s Health Centre to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility to care for patients that reflects the vision, mission and values of St. Joseph’s Health Centre. The PA’s practice spans inpatient ward consultations, Emergency Department consultations, surgical assisting, and ambulatory clinics.

This physician assistant role will be integrated into the inpatient and consultation service, where the PA will have the opportunity to see new and follow-up patients on the wards and to respond to consultation requests from the Emergency Department — performing patient assessments, formulating and implementing management plans, and coordinating ongoing care under the direction and supervision of a physician.

The physician assistant will also be integrated into the operating room and the ambulatory clinics. Here, the PA will provide surgical assisting intra-operatively, participate in pre-operative assessment and post-operative management, and see new and follow-up patients in outpatient clinic — including patient assessment, physical examination, and the use of relevant diagnostic tests.

At Unity Health, the Physician Assistant is an employee of Unity Health Toronto reporting to the Senior Clinical Program Director. The Physician Assistant applies medical knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes in the provision of high quality and safe patient-centered care under the direction and supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Performing a complete and appropriate assessment of a patient and formulates a clinical treatment plan for direct patient care, when and as directed by a supervising physician.
• Implementing an effective management plan that includes preventive and therapeutic interventions, when and as directed by a supervising physician.
• Demonstrating appropriate procedural skills, both diagnostic and therapeutic, when and as directed by a supervising physician.
• Develops professional rapport, trust and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients, families and caregivers, when and as directed by a supervising physician
• Accurately eliciting and synthesizing relevant information and perspective of patients, families, caregivers and other health care professionals
• Accurately conveys relevant information and explanations to patients, families and other health care professionals
• Provides relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to health care providers
• Accurately conveys information about medical encounters both orally and in writing
• Communicates information to a client, when and as directed by a supervising physician, including:
• Communicating a diagnosis to the client and/or /family
• Providing relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan
• Provides education to patients, families and other health providers, as appropriate to the clinical setting

Qualifications

• Graduation from a fully accredited Physician Assistant Training Program in Canada or the United States
• A member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada of a recognized Physician Assistant Degree program
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgment to implement medical directives during probationary period
• Certification and/or Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS Certification required
• Strong interpersonal, communication and telephone skills with the ability to speak/read English to effectively perform the essential requirements of the job required - Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Effective prioritizing, critical thinking and decision making skills required
• Effective clinical practice, technical and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computer applications relevant to electronic health records required
• Demonstrated commitment to the visions, goals, Mission and Values of St. Joseph’s Health Centre required
• Ability to perform in a stressful, critical/emergency situations with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Ability to be an effective team member and communicator who motivates and inspires others to deliver optimal quality of care to patients required;
• Ability to promote a fair culture of patient/staff safety that encourages open discussion of issues and reporting of incidents required;
• Ability to anticipate needs/obstacles and sets realistic goals that lead to optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction and quantifiable service improvements based on evidence based practice required
• Ability to work flexible hours and schedule required
• Clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant in a progressive hospital environment and/or acute care setting preferred.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.