Physician Assistant - Hospitalist - Temporary Full-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Brockville is looking for a temporary full-time Physician Assistant to join the Hospitalist team. You will provide patient care under supervision, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and work in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has completed the McMaster Physician Assistant Program and holds relevant certifications. This role offers a salary of $49.88 – $60.09 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited education program for physician assistants.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Physician Assistant certification exam.
• Experience with shared decision-making and leadership techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care within the scope of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Critical thinking skills

Collaborative practice

Change management skills

Adult health assessment

Education

Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program

Certification by the Canadian Academy of Physician Assistants

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

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Physician Assistant - Hospitalist - Temporary Full-Time

Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months with possible extension)

Department: Hospitalist

Salary: $49.88 – $60.09 per hour

Brockville General HOSPITAL is a 160 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 Program Manager, Medical Surgical Unit and under the supervision of the Chief Hospitalist, 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.

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