Physician Assistant - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring comprehensive management for patients. Applicants must have graduated from a recognized Physician Assistant program and possess valid credentials. This full-time position offers competitive salary ranging from $47.12 to $66.85 per hour and is part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program.
• Certified PA with CCPA or PA-C credentials.
• Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Document all aspects of patient care.
• Consult with and refer to other health care professionals.
• Educate patients and families on health care.
• Participate in program development and evaluation.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Patient education

Education

Graduation from recognized Physician Assistant Education Program

Certification as Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA)

Job description

Your Opportunity

Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant to support the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Under the supervision of a Physician lead, the PA will provide comprehensive direct patient care within their scope of practice and serve as a central member of a multidisciplinary team.

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 for comprehensive assessment, differential diagnoses, ordering appropriate testing, and planning clinical management. The PA provides leadership and participates in program development and evaluation, and collaborates interdisciplinary to deliver patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• As required.

Classification and Details

Physician Assistant
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Emergency
Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
Date Available: 08-JAN-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: $47.12
Maximum Salary: $66.85

Benefits

Work collaboratively with all health care providers, patients and families, to ensure continuity of care is maintained.