Physician Assistant -M Neurosurgery

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

6d • CA$46 - CA$60 • Onsite

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. Within the Neuro/MSK program, 3 distinctive units provide exceptional, patient-centred care to patients diagnosed with brain tumours, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, arterial venous malformations, and spinal surgery patients. The Physician Assistant will work closely with neurosurgeons supporting patient care on the inpatient unit at the Mississauga Hospital location. This position reports to the Director, Neuro/MSK program and to the Head of the Division of Neurosurgery for medical performance, and works under the direction of the supervising Neurosurgeon.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates of the PA program are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories, physical examinations, patient screening, and appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Conducting daily hospital rounds, evaluating post-operative patients, assisting with discharge planning, and facilitating patient referral to the appropriate physician or agency.
• Conducting routine follow-up visits with patients, returning phone calls from patients, and managing prescription refills.
• Performing minor procedures on the unit after a skills assessment and satisfactory performance evaluation, initiated under a direct order or medical directive by a supervising surgeon.
• Prescribing/ordering specific medications (not narcotics) as delegated by the supervising physician, upon completion of formal and informal education and documented competency.
• Working collaboratively with an inter-professional team, including surgeons, interventional radiology, residents/interns/medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, and laboratory personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed