Physician Assistant Degree
About The Position
Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the CPSS. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a recognized accredited PA educational program or Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC
- Certified with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
- Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
- Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
Responsibilities
- Collect and interpret medical information
- Make appropriate clinical decisions
- Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the CPSS
Benefits
- HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
