Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology and Hematology

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP (Pension Plan)

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Gynecologic Oncology program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, based in Toronto, Ontario. The PA will work with physicians, nurses and trainees to manage oncology outpatients, participate in teaching, quality initiatives, and research collaborations.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, patient safety, and ongoing professional development within a large, multi-site academic health network.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients, public, colleagues and health disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and obtain medical histories.
• Perform physical examinations and develop treatment plans under medical directives.
• Manage symptoms and adverse events; order/interpret tests; provide medical orders.
• Assist with patient admission/discharge and counseling; participate in virtual care when appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Medical history taking

Electronic health records

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Role: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Hematology and Medical Oncology

Reports to: Program Manager

Salary: $51.06 - $63.82 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Job Summary

The Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology (DMOH) is an academic and service unit within the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network (UHN) and Sinai Health System (SHS). Our program supports extensive clinical, translational, and basic research initiatives including a large clinical trials program. DMOH seeks to identify a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our vibrant multidisciplinary team where outstanding, innovative and evidence-based oncologic care is provided to patients with cancer. We are looking for a PA in our gynecological oncology program. The PA will be based at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and function as a vital part of a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, trainees (residents and fellows) and other allied health professionals participating in the day-to-day management of oncology patients primarily in the outpatient setting. The PA will have the opportunity to take part in quality improvement initiatives, policy or clinical pathway development, education, research, health advocacy, professional development, and leadership opportunities throughout their career. The PA will be offered training and educational opportunities both at orientation and at an ongoing basis, and will be expected to develop their potential as a leader and teacher in DMOH.

Duties

• Working under the direction of a supervising Medical Oncologist, the principal responsibilities of the PA may include but are not be limited to: conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories; performing physical examinations;
• management of symptoms and treatment-related adverse events; ordering and interpreting tests; providing medical orders and prescriptions;
• assisting with patient admission and discharge; patient counseling on their oncologic situation; and delivery of virtual medical care, including partial work from home opportunities.
• The PA will also have the opportunity take part in the care of patients who are receiving treatment as part of research-based clinical trials. The PA will perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC
• Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
• Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
• Willingness to work with the DMOH team to develop appropriate medical directives and evolve the role to meet the patient/program needs

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.