Physician Assistant - Emergency Services Administration

William Osler Health System • Brampton, ON

8h • CA$52 - CA$65 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant will provide quality patient-focused care to patients in the Emergency Department under medical directives or direct orders, working within an inter-professional collaborative model and under the supervision and/or delegation of a supervising physician. This role is part of the Emergency Services Administration at William Osler Health System, a major Ontario hospital system known for its commitment to patient safety and diversity.

Requirements

• Graduate of the Physician Assistant Bachelors degree at McMaster University or the University of Toronto consortium
• Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
• Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Paediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support are mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care team
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Service, Excellence, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an emergency department preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories
• Performing physical examinations and interpreting findings
• Organizing laboratory and diagnostic investigations
• Performing certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated by a physician
• Counselling patients on preventive health care
• Organizing patient follow-up
• Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level