Physician Assistant Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Yorkton is seeking a Physician Assistant to practice within a physician/PA relationship in primary health services. This full-time regular position offers a defined salary band and opportunities to contribute to patient and family-centred care.

The PA will need PACCC recognition, CPSS eligibility, and a valid Class 5 license, with travel within Saskatchewan and potential academic leadership collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC.
• PA-C certification; eligible for CPSS registration (Saskatchewan).
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) or equivalent licensure; CPSS membership/licensure.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Membership in Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care within a physician/PA relationship under CPSS guidelines.
• Act as academically and clinically educated medical generalist in primary health services.
• May provide services to acute and long-term care sites as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Mobilizes people

Education

PA degree

CPSS registration eligibility

CCPA certification

CA PA membership/licensure

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Position #: 202706

Expected Start Date: To be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description

Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalist who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the CPSS. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Experience

• Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset

Education

• Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC

Licenses

• Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
• (May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
• Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a PA; or

Memberships

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Technical skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills
• Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• May provide services toacute and long term care sites as required
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
• Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
• Standby may be required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset

This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php