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
- Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC
- Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
- Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
- Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
- Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant
- Canadian Association of Physician Assistants membership
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Technical skills
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
- Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS)
- Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS)
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
