Thoracic Surgery PA: Ambulatory Care & OR Support

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is an Academic Health Science Centre affiliated with McMaster University, offering thoracic surgery services across multiple campuses.

The Physician Assistant will work under physician supervision to extend services, focusing on ambulatory care for pulmonary nodules and follow-up for thoracic surgery patients. Role includes potential operating room support and endoscopy involvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Canadian or US PA training program.
• Certification (CCPA or PA-C) or eligible for certification through the PA Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or United States (NCCPA).
• Registered and in good standing with the CPSO as a Physician Assistant.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in respirology, thoracic surgery, oncology, or internal medicine.
• Willing to work a variety of shifts to support patient care and the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ambulatory assessment and longitudinal follow-up of patients with pulmonary nodules identified through NEVER LOST initiative.
• Support postoperative and surveillance follow-up of thoracic surgery patients.
• Assist with continuity of care in the supervising surgeon's practice.
• As competence develops, provide selected support in the operating room and endoscopy.
• History and physical assessment, review of imaging, documentation, patient education, and referrals.

Skills

PA training

Certification (CCPA or PA-C)

PACCC/NCCPA eligible

CPSO registration in good standing

Respirology experience

Thoracic surgery experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability to varied shifts

Education

Accredited Canadian or US PA program

Job description

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is an Academic Health Science Centre affiliated with McMaster University, offering thoracic surgery services across multiple campuses.

The Physician Assistant will work under physician supervision to extend services, focusing on ambulatory care for pulmonary nodules and follow-up for thoracic surgery patients. Role includes potential operating room support and endoscopy involvement.