Physician Assistant, Family Medicine - Multi-Site

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join their team. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario. Responsibilities include patient assessments, diagnoses, and formulating treatment plans in a collaborative healthcare environment. This position offers day shifts and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in good standing.
• Accredited Physician Assistant.
• Ability to perform specialized functions in clinical service area.

Responsibilities

• Identify solutions for complex healthcare issues.
• Assess, diagnose, and formulate treatment plans.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Clinical skills in patient care

Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies

Current CPR or BCLS certificate

Job description

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Position Summary

What our PAs say about the role - "The best decision l made in a while is to take up employment as a Physician Assistant with Quinte Health. Here, Physicians are very knowledgeable and supportive of my role. Other healthcare staff work effectively in collaboration as well. As a Physician Assistant here at Quinte Health, l feel valued as an integral part of the team. It's really been an amazing experience so far"

Position Summary

What our PAs say about the role - "The best decision l made in a while is to take up employment as a Physician Assistant with Quinte Health. Here, Physicians are very knowledgeable and supportive of my role. Other healthcare staff work effectively in collaboration as well. As a Physician Assistant here at Quinte Health, l feel valued as an integral part of the team. It's really been an amazing experience so far"

Role

The PA (Physician Assistant) is a highly skilled healthcare professional functioning in a physician extender role to support our acute internal and family medicine patients in the Medicine Program. As a Physician Assistant at Quinte Health, you will:

• Practice at full scope while maintaining a manageable load that allows you to provide high-quality, person-centered care
• Be embedded in a collaborative and supportive interprofessional team with fellow providers, the internal and family medicine team, specialties and subspecialties
• Care for and guide patients experiencing a wide variety of diagnoses, and their families, through their in-patient journey
• Access a variety of hospital resources to provide comprehensive and highly coordinated care to your patients
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility to determine how each day will flow based on your caseload, the needs of your patients, and their families and caregivers
• Work day shifts 08:00-16:00, no nights or evenings
  
  

Required

• A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) in good standing or eligibility.
• Registration in good standing or eligibility with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Accredited Physician Assistant.
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate.
• Ability to perform all specialized functions (Delegated Medical Acts) in the clinical service area.
• Certification relative to area of work is preferred.
  
  

Duties

The PA identifies solutions for complex healthcare issues for patients within Belleville General Hospital and/or Trenton Memorial Hospital’s acute medicine units. The PA is responsible for assessments, diagnoses, formulating treatment plans, documentation, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing procedures within the legislated scope of practice.

In addition to direct clinical care, the PA engages in continuous quality improvement, promotes the use of research and evidence-based practice, facilitates system change, and supports staff development through coaching and/or professional development opportunities. The PA demonstrates strong communication skills, champions person and family centered-care, advocates for vulnerable patients and their caregivers, and provides support and education to the interprofessional team.

Our family of four hospitals play an integral role in improving lives and creating healthier communities. We work together as one team across our hospitals to provide local and regional health care services, and also work in partnership with our communities to improve access to high-quality care, close to home. We are incredibly fulfilled by the work that we do, and proud of our dynamic teams of staff, physicians and volunteers who care deeply about our patients, and each other. We don’t just serve our communities; we are part of them. We live here, raise our families here and, quite often, retire here in the community that we love. Quinte Health is always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. We have a wide range of exciting roles, some which involve working across more than one of our hospitals, and some which are situated at just one hospital.

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, and
• 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), and
• Required Rarely – foot action.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 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. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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