Physician Assistant - Emergency Services Administration

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department at Brampton Civic Hospital. The role operates within an inter-professional team under a supervising physician, delivering patient-focused care in a busy ED.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, histories, exams, tests, and treatment planning under medical directives, plus counseling and collaboration with the health care team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of PA program with a Bachelors degree from a recognized university.
• Certification through NCCPA is required or eligible.
• Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council.
• Current Basic Life Support and advanced life support certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and take medical histories.
• Perform physical examinations and interpret findings.
• Organize laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
• Perform certain acts under medical directives by a physician.
• Counsel patients on preventive health care.
• Contribute to development of treatment plans with the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant

Certification through NCCPA

Certification Council eligibility

Job description

• Part-time
• Program: EMERGENCY
• Site: Brampton Civic Hospital
• Departments: N. Emergency Out - 0971.310200001
• Job Category: Emergency
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Union Group: Non Union - Allied Health
• Schedule: Days/Evenings 8/12 hours
• Employment Type: Part Time

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Working with a team of health professionals in an inter-professional collaborative model and under thesupervision and/or delegation of a supervising physician (and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation) the Physician Assistant will provide quality patient focused care to patients in the Emergency Department under medical directives or direct orders.

Accountabilities:

• Conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories
• Performing physical examinations and interpret findings
• Organizing laboratory and diagnostic investigations
• Performing certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated to you by a physician
• Counselling patients on preventive health care
• Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant

Qualifications

• Graduate of the Physician Assistant Bachelors degree at McMaster University or the University of Toronto consortium
• Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
• Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Supportand Neonatal Advanced Life Supportare mandatory
• Experience working in an emergency department preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care team
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Service, Excellence, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8 and 12 hours shifts(subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $52.36 per hour
Maximum: $64.98 per hour

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.