Physician Assistant, Mental Health, Acute Care Services- Permanent Full Time (1.0)
About The Position
The Physician Assistant (PA) at CHEO works alongside the physician on inpatient mental health and in a mental health outpatient aftercare clinic to provide care to the patients requiring these services. The PA integrates the skills and knowledge from a medical model of practice. The PA functions both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to manage patient care in a comprehensive manner. Working closely with the Interdisciplinary team, the physician assistant will participate in the management of patients admitted to inpatient mental health during their admission and/or for a time limited period after discharge and will be involved in medication/treatment management and focused risk assessment.
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) (Essential)
- Experience or willingness to learn about mental health (Essential)
- Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed manner (Essential)
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and organizational skills (Essential)
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to participate as a member of interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrates creativity, innovation, flexibility and initiative
- Sound conflict resolution skills and problem-solving abilities
- Sound crisis management skills (Essential)
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Participate in the management of patients admitted to inpatient mental health during their admission and/or for a time limited period after discharge.
- Be involved in medication/treatment management and focused risk assessment.
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
