Ref# 22NON077
1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Physician Assistant
(7 months 1 year Contract Position)
Emergency Department
It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event
you are successful.
Reporting to the Program Director ‑ Trauma Program, Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care Services with
matrix reporting to the ED Chief, and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy
on delegation and under Medical Directive, the Physician Assistant (PA) role provides care to patients and supports
the ED team to optimize patient flow within the Emergency Department
Qualifications:
* Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
* Clinical placement during PA program in an Emergency Department
* Previous employment or familiarity with Emergency Department setting
Primary Responsibilities
PA's are highly skilled providers that have the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as part of a physician led
team in a variety of clinical settings. In general, PA's will have the skills and experience to deal with medical
emergencies, specialized care and everyday health care needs. Depending on the agreement between the physician
and the PA, activities may include such tasks as:
* conducting patient interviews
* taking patient histories
* completing physical examinations
* performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
* ordering and interpreting patient laboratory and radiological results
* counselling on preventive health care
* other task within the supervising physicians scope of practice that the physician deems the PA qualified to
complete
Salary Range: $45.159 to 53.129
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient
and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and
commitment to this care philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Friday, 12 August, 2022.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: July 28, 2022
NON UNION