About The Position
The Physician Assistant (PA) will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within the Inpatient Medicine program at CHEO working with the Division of Pediatric Medicine. In this role, the PA will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized children by conducting detailed clinical assessments, implementing medical directives, coordinating appropriate diagnostic investigations, and assisting with a variety of procedures and interventions. The PA will actively participate in family-centered rounds and collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to review and manage patient cases. This position offers an opportunity to play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality, patient and family-centered pediatric care in a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant Program (Essential)
- Previous experience in related field (Essential)
- Current appropriate level of life-support training (e.g., BCLS) with commitment to complete Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Essential)
- Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety (Essential)
- Demonstrated leadership and strong organizational skills (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly both verbally and in writing (Essential)
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team (Essential)
- Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a clinical environment (Essential)
- Strong problem-solving abilities and effective conflict resolution skills (Essential)
- Proven ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively (Essential)
- Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job (Essential)
- Registration as a Physician Assistant in Ontario with CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) (Essential)
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nice To Haves
- Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized children by conducting detailed clinical assessments.
- Implement medical directives.
- Coordinate appropriate diagnostic investigations.
- Assist with a variety of procedures and interventions.
- Actively participate in family-centered rounds.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to review and manage patient cases.
Benefits
- CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026
- Ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years
- Recognized as a top employer in the National Capital Region for the 14th consecutive year
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
