Physician Assistant - OBGYN Gynecologic Oncology

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Gynecologic Oncology section. The role involves medical, post-operative and intra-operative care under physician supervision, teaching responsibilities, and ongoing professional development.

The position is 1.0 FTE, Monday–Friday, with a focus on women's health, care plans, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a high-standard care environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Physician Assistant Program.
• Active registration as a PA with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
• BCLS certification required.
• Experience in Connect Care and acute care hospital settings is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and communicate care plans.
• Provide medical, post-operative and intra-operative care (surgical assisting) in gynecologic oncology.
• Conduct consultations and follow-ups in clinic, wards and ER (in-person and virtual).
• Rounding on in-patients post-operatively and assisting in the OR for gynecologic oncology surgeries.
• Educate medical students, residents and PA learners; maintain ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Patient-centered care

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Calgary Zone Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting for a 1.0 FTE position to be filled by a Physician Assistant (PA) at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) to work with the Section of Gynecologic Oncology. Under the supervision of a physician, the PA will provide medical, post-operative and intra-operative care (surgical assisting) to patients with gynecologic cancer conditions, allowing the PA to work to their full scope of practice. A completed PA degree is required for eligibility to apply.

Description

This position is based within a collegial team of Gynecologic Oncologists, Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. The PA will support women’s health by assessing patients, creating and communicating care plans, performing consultations and follow‑up (in‑person and virtual) in clinic, wards and Emergency Room, rounding on in‑patients post‑operatively, and assisting in the Operating Room for gynecologic oncology surgeries. Additional responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and PA learners. The PA is expected to maintain ongoing professional education to meet CAPA and patient care requirements, foster strong working relationships with all team members, and, in exceptional circumstances, provide additional services under physician supervision within their clinical competence. All work is to be carried out in alignment with AHS policies and procedures. The Section of Gynecologic Oncology is very enthusiastic to welcome a Physician Assistant to become a valued member of the care team and believes this will be a crucial role to elevate the already high standard of care we provide our patients and to liaise with community physicians, health‑care providers, and organizations to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

Classification

Classification: Physician Assistant Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Date Available: 03-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $48.26 Maximum Salary: $68.45 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of a recognized Physician Assistant Program. Demonstration of active registration as a PA registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. BCLS certification required. Experience in Connect Care and acute care hospital settings is preferred but not required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Demonstrate skills. Competency in women’s health history and physical examination. Excellent communication skills. Family centered, trauma‑informed and collaborative approach to care. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to learn and perform basic technical procedures in women’s health (including but not limited to speculum exam, bimanual exam, endometrial biopsy, cervical biopsy, Pap smear).

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.