Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to support patient care in emergency departments. Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, leading healthcare teams, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must be certified and have at least 2 years of clinical experience in critical care or related fields.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in critical care or medical/surgical areas.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support physician in patient assessments and treatment planning.
• Provide leadership to the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
• Develop rapport and ethical relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Patient care

Education

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Certificate

Accredited Physician Assistant

Job description

Looking for Physician Assistants who are highly skilled healthcare professionals educated in the medical model to work under the supervision of a registered physician in the emergency departments at Belleville General Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital sites. The Physician Assistant needs to have the knowledge, skills, and experience to work in collaboration as part of the inter-professional team.

There is an expectation that the physician assistant will be involved in quality improvement, data tracking, staff development, and resource management strategies working towards excellent patient care. In an administrative and clinical context, reporting to Patient Services Manager, Medical Director, and Program Director, Professional Practice.

Requirements

• Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligibility,
• CAPA Interest Group relative to area of work,
• Accredited Physician Assistant,
• Certification relative to area of work is preferred,
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate,
• Certification in ACLS and PALS or obtain within 6 months of the commencement of the position,
• Minimum of 2 years Clinical experience in critical care, Medical/Surgical area,
• Demonstrated ability to support and coach staff in the accomplishment of department goals and initiatives,
• Ability to perform all specialized functions in the relative clinical service area (i.e. Delegated Medical Acts.)

Duties

• Supports the physician as an extension of the supervising physician within the physician-patient relationship as guided by the supervising physician, performing controlled acts delegated by supervising physician,
• Performs complete and appropriate clinical assessment along with documentation,
• Formulates clinical treatment plans,
• Uses preventative and therapeutic interventions effectively to meet needs of patients,
• Ensures that members of the healthcare team and patients are aware of his/her status of Physician Assistant while providing services,
• Provides leadership, in collaboration with the manager to the patient care team to ensure patient/family-focused care within a coordinated integrated care planning model of care,
• Acts as a resource to the team through clinical expertise and knowledge base related to the medical/clinical needs of patients. Incorporates evidence-based practice to support clinical decision making,
• Assists in day-to-day problem solving within and across the services, in collaboration with the team,
• Ensures he/she has the necessary knowledge, skill, and judgment to perform any act that has been delegated,
• Assists the team to develop continuous quality improvement, utilization management, and risk management activities, including implementation of standards and tracking mechanisms, in collaboration with the manager,
• Provides guidance and direction to coordinate discharge planning and promote patient flow,
• Develops rapport, trust, and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and members of the inter-professional team. Promotes and maintains good interdepartmental relationships,
• Provides and promotes support to student clinical placement assigned to the area along with assisting in the orientation/mentoring of new staff,
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Physical Demands Analysis

• Strength: Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
• Mobility: Required Constantly – standing, Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping, Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling, Required Rarely – balancing, climbing
• Dexterity: Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist, and back normal range of motion, Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down), Required Rarely – foot action

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates.