Physician Assistant - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary is recruiting a Physician Assistant for a 1.0 FTE position in the Obstetrics and Gynecology service. A completed PA degree is required for eligibility; resume and cover letter recommended.

The successful candidate will join a team of obstetricians and gynecologists and work with residents and nurse practitioners. Role includes Monday–Friday, 8-hour days; may assist with cesarean sections and gynecologic surgeries, inpatient management, and gynecology consults

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Physician Assistant Program.
• Active PA registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• BCLS certification required.
• Skills in women’s health history and physical examination.
• Interest in learning surgical assistance for C-sections and gynecologic surgeries.
• Excellent communication and collaborative care approach.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday to Friday, 8-hour days to support the OB/GYN team.
• Assist with C-sections on Labour/Delivery or gynecologic surgeries.
• Support admitted inpatients or perform gynecology consults.
• Create and communicate care plans for pregnancy complications.
• Contribute to patient-centered, trauma-informed care within a team.

Skills

PA registration

BCLS

Women’s health exam

Surgical assist interest

Team communication

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting for a 1.0 FTE position to be filled by a Physician Assistant (PA) at the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) to work as part of our Obstetrics and Gynecology service. A completed PA degree is required for eligibility to apply. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. References will be requested as required.

Description: The Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a community hospital located in Calgary’s Northeast quadrant and serves a diverse patient population. The PLC has a very busy Labour/Delivery unit and delivers over 6000 babies each year! We also manage a very busy Gynecology service (elective and emergency surgeries). The successful applicant will join a team of supportive and collegial group of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and be expected to work with Resident Physicians and Nurse Practitioners that are part of the team. The expectation of this position is to work Monday to Friday (8-hour workday) to support the OB/GYN team and patients admitted to our service. It may include assisting with c-sections on Labour/Delivery or in Gynecology surgeries. This position may also include helping with admitted inpatients or performing Gynecology consults (inpatient and in Emergency Department). This may involve, but is not limited to assessing, creating and communicating care plans for patients related to complications of pregnancy (pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, retained products of conception) or acute gynecologic conditions (abnormal uterine bleeding).

Classification: Physician Assistant

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Primary Location: Peter Lougheed 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: As Per Rotation

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.
• Demonstrated skills and competency in women’s health history and physical examination. This includes and ability to learn and perform basic technical procedures in women’s health (including but not limited to speculum exam, foley catheter insertion, bimanual pelvic exam, POCUS).
• Interest in learning to be surgical assist for c-sections and gynecologic surgeries.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of patient centered, trauma-informed and collaborative approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Connect Care and acute care hospital settings preferred but not required.