Physician Assistant, Mental Health, Acute Care Services- Permanent Full Time (1.0)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa is seeking a Physician Assistant to work with physicians in inpatient mental health and an outpatient aftercare clinic. The PA will integrate medical-model practices autonomously and with the care team to deliver comprehensive patient care.

The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, managing medications, conducting focused risk assessments, and supporting discharge planning. A PA program grad with mental health interest is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant Program.
• Experience in related field.
• Experience or willingness to learn about mental health.
• Current life-support training (e.g., BCLS).
• Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates creativity, innovation and initiative.
• Sound crisis management and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
• Bilingualism (English and French) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care alongside physicians in inpatient mental health and outpatient aftercare.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for patient management and risk assessment.
• Participate in treatment planning, medication/treatment management and discharge planning.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Mental health experience

Team collaboration

Leadership

Crisis management

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Compensation Pay Range

$46.78-$57.86

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) at CHEO works alongside the physician on inpatient mental health and in a mental health outpatient aftercare clinic to provide care to the patients requiring these services. The PA integrates the skills and knowledge from a medical model of practice. The PA functions both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to manage patient care in a comprehensive manner.

Working closely with the Interdisciplinary team, the physician assistant will participate in the management of patients admitted to inpatient mental health during their admission and/or for a time limited period after discharge and will be involved in medication/treatment management and focused risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant Program (Essential)
• Previous experience in related field (Essential)
• Experience or willingness to learn about mental health (Essential)
• Current appropriate level of life-support training (e.g., BCLS) (Essential)
• Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed manner (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and organizational skills (Essential)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to participate as a member of interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates creativity, innovation, flexibility and initiative
• Sound conflict resolution skills and problem-solvingabilities
• Sound crisis management skills (Essential)
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred)
• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.