Physician Assistant (General Medicine)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a Physician Assistant to work under the supervision of a physician. The PA will conduct patient interviews, perform examinations, and participate in medical decision-making. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a health-related field and complete a recognized Physician Assistant program. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a healthcare team are essential.

Qualifications

• Clinical and leadership experience is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Flexible, organized, self-directed, with initiative and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and take patient histories.
• Complete physical examinations.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Good computer skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a health-related field

Completion of a recognized Physician Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a healthcare provider who works under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA supports the physician in medical decision-making, with all activities conducted within the physician-patient relationship. The goal of PAs is to provide healthcare services by establishing a partnership of trust with the supervising physician, which is extended to the patients. Under supervision, PAs treat illnesses, guide recovery, advise on healthier choices, and educate on disease prevention.

Primary Responsibilities

PAs are skilled providers working as part of a physician-led team in various clinical settings. They handle medical emergencies, specialized care, and everyday healthcare needs. Activities may include:

• Conducting patient interviews
• Taking patient histories
• Completing physical examinations
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Ordering and interpreting lab and radiological results
• Counseling on preventive health care
• Other tasks within the physician's scope of practice as deemed qualified

PAs are unregulated practitioners working under delegation by a physician, within the neurology division, conducting initial assessments and triaging outpatient clinic patients.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a health-related field required
• Completion of a recognized Physician Assistant program and passing the Physician Assistant exam required
• Current BLS certification required

Qualifications

• Clinical and leadership experience is an asset
• Good computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities within scope of practice
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare team members
• Team player with partnership development skills
• Flexible, organized, self-directed, with initiative and judgment
• Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot creatively and critically
• Ability to foster a healthy workplace
• Excellent work and attendance record
• Compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Responsibility to contribute to a culture of safety and adhere to policies