Physician Assistant - Full-Time, Emergency Department

Brockville General Hospital; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital seeks a qualified Physician Assistant to provide medical care under supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessment, consultation, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. Required qualifications include completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification.

Qualifications

• Registration with CPSO is required.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Physician Assistant certification exam.
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients under supervision.
• Conduct physical examinations and order medical investigations.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Excellent Oral and Written Communication

Leadership Techniques

Decision-Making

Collaborative Practice

Education

Graduate of McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program

Certified by the Canadian Academy of Physician Assistants

Job description

Career Opportunities with Brockville General Hospital

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Brockville General HOSPITAL is a 172 bed, full service community hospital, serving a regional catchment area of up to 135,000. We are located 1 (one) hour from tertiary care centers in Kingston and Ottawa.

City of Brockville: Located along Highway 401 beside the St. Lawrence River northeast of Kingston, Brockville is considered to be the eastern gateway to the 1000 Islands region and sits in the beautiful United Counties of Leeds and Grenville . Brockville is less than a day's drive to major North American city centres:

• Kingston (70 km)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Medical Affairs and under the supervision of the Chief of Emergency, in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s Delegation on Controlled Acts policy, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to patients within this scope of practice. Major responsibilities may include providing advice and consultation, data gathering, interviewing patients and their caregivers, conducting physical examinations, ordering medical investigations, and providing patient treatment under supervision of the Most Responsible Physician (MRP).

The PA participates in departmental and hospital-wide activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment, and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives, in keeping with the mission of the organization.

Requirements:

Education/Specific Training Requirements:

• Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program
• Graduate from an accredited education program for physician assistants and certified as a Physician Assistant by the Canadian Academy of Physician Assistants.
• Registration with the CPSO is required.

Required Certification:

• Successful completion of the Canadian Physician Assistant certification exam
• BCLS
• ACLS
• Experience with shared decision-making and leadership techniques
• Demonstrated expertise in in decision-making and evidence –based practice (Choosing Wisely)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated change management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in adult physical and mental health assessment
• Good attendance and availability required