Physician Assistant - General Surgery

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a Physician Assistant for General Surgery. The successful candidate will coordinate and evaluate patient care, work closely with surgical teams, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Applicants must be graduate certified Physician Assistants with experience in general surgery and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of MOHLTC-approved program including CF Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Successful completion of the Canadian PA Certificate exam.
• BCLS, ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate patient care for selected patients in a General Surgery setting.
• Work under the supervision of a General Surgery Physician.
• Participate in shared decision-making and leadership techniques.

Skills

Effective problem solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Creative problem solving

Collaborative practice

Education

Graduate of MOHLTC-approved program

Canadian PA Certificate

Job description

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Position Details

Posting #: 31579

Department: Physician Assistants - Surgery

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: OPAA

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift: 7.5 hour, 10 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 24/06/2025

Closing Date: 01/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

Under the delegation of a Supervising General Surgery Physician, the role of the Physician Assistant is to coordinate and evaluate patient care for selected patients within the area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of MOHLTC- approved program including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program, Graduate of a Canadian or American Physician Assistant Training Program
• Successful completion of the Canadian PA Certificate exam
• BCLS, ACLS certificates required
• Certification by the National Council for Assistants (American trained Physician Assistants only)
• Experience in a General Surgery setting as part of maintenance program strongly preferred
• Experience with shared decision-making and leadership techniques
• Interest in surgical conditions and management of them
• Interest in working with learners of varying levels of experience
• Demonstrated expertise in decision-making and evidence based practice
• Effective problem solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Creative and flexible problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated change management skills
  
  

Hours Of Work

Monday-Friday, may include weekends.

DISCLAIMER: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is bound by the terms and conditions of the OPAA collective agreement. The inclusion of this position is subject to confirmation between the parties.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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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