Physician Assistant - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Surrey, BC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is hiring Physician Assistants in Primary Health Care across the province. Reporting to the Health Services Lead, the Physician Assistant (PA) will work under the direction and supervision of the Physician to provide preventative and/or ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients. This position contributes to extending the services provided by the Physician, through completing assessments and interventions along the spectrum of care provided to patients within their division/department under their supervisory agreement. Travel to other sites may be required. This is a talent posting and opportunities include Physician Assistant positions in Primary Health Care across Nova Scotia Health.

Requirements

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada, United Kingdom, or United States
• Certified or eligible for certification with the Physician Assistant's Certification Council, General Medical Council, or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia
• Willingness to obtain Medical Liability Insurance
• Certifications or willingness to obtain, when needed: Basic Life Supports, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Physician to provide preventative and/or ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients.
• Complete assessments and interventions along the spectrum of care provided to patients within their division/department under their supervisory agreement.
• Travel to other sites may be required.

Benefits

• $55.62 - $63.28 hourly ($108,464 - $112,806 annually)
• Immigration support
• Extensive benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Continuous clinical education and support

What This Job Offers

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