Physician’s Assistant – NADMIN 20/24

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their clinical team. This role involves working under physician supervision, conducting assessments, and formulating treatment plans while ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program.
• Certified or eligible for certification through PACCC or NCCPA.
• Active member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff for patient care.
• Conduct physical and mental assessments of patients.
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests, and communicate results.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Build ethical relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and organize

Knowledge of quality improvement

Education

Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program

Certified or eligible to be certified through PACCC or NCCPA

Active membership in the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Job description

Job Summary

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a Physician Assistant who, under the direction and supervision of a physician, will work as a member of the clinical team to provide care to patients and their families with a responsible and professional approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program.
• Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and willingness to actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities/initiatives.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritize, organize and work independently as well as a team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with all physicians, nurses, professional staff, etc., to ensure quality in patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive physical and mental assessments of patients and interpret findings. This includes assessment of vital signs and examination of all major body systems (i.e.: psychosis, intoxication, overdose etc.)
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests (i.e.: laboratory, X-ray, ultrasounds, etc.) and communicate results thoroughly to patients.
• Acquire health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, history of an illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family and psychosocial history, medications, allergies and systems review.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans while monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment.
• Develop ethical, professional and trustworthy relationships with patients, families and the health care team.
• Collect blood samples, body secretions and body fluids.
• Participate in research and academic initiatives.
• Provide patient care in a manner that is consistent with SLMHC mission and reflects core values.

Salary

$51.62 – $60.73 (Salary and Benefits in accordance with qualifications and experience)

Closing Date

When filled.

Competition No.

NADMIN 20-24

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