Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Centre for Family Medicine FHT • Kitchener, ON

94d • Onsite

About The Position

The Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join their collaborative primary care team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a family physician in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment while making a meaningful difference in the health of patients and families across the lifespan. CFFM is known for its strong culture of teamwork, innovation, and patient-centred care, with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals. The Physician Assistant will work closely with a family physician to provide comprehensive primary care services in a busy and rewarding clinical practice. The role includes direct patient care, follow-up of investigations, virtual care, and supporting patients with medical documentation and care coordination.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Eligible for or successfully completed the Canadian Physician Assistant Certification Exam (PACCC)
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and/or provincial regulatory requirements
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Physician Assistant Stream and/or provincial regulatory requirements
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based primary care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service excellence

Responsibilities

• Telephone or virtual appointments to review results, follow up on investigations, and address patient concerns
• Completion of medical forms and documentation (insurance forms, disability forms, school/work forms), often including brief follow-up calls with patients when required
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Health promotion and preventive care counselling
• Coordinating care with specialists and allied health professionals
• Supporting care in local nursing homes, including patient assessments and follow-up as needed
• Performing procedures within scope and under medical directives or physician delegation
• Maintaining clear, accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
• Contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment
• Supporting the education of learners (e.g., medical students, residents, or PA students) when applicable

Benefits

• A collaborative interdisciplinary team
• The opportunity to practice the full scope of primary care
• A workplace culture grounded in respect, learning, and innovation
• Opportunities to contribute to education, quality improvement, and community health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree