JOB POSTING #891386
JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant
LOCATION: Toronto General Hospital
CLINICAL AREA: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Clinic
REPORTS TO: Frances Hoy, Manager
SALARY RANGE: $76,440 - $95,550 per annum based on skills and experience
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
STATUS: Permanent Full Time
With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a vision of achieving global impact through exemplary patient care, research and education, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together some of the world’s top medical, research and clinical specialists. The University Health Network, frequently ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and education. Each of our facilities – Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute– makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. UHN is a fully affiliated teaching hospital within the University of Toronto.
The Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Clinic is an academic and service unit within Toronto General Hospital serving the needs of entire Ontario. We are a unique one of its kind clinic for the province of Ontario therefore serving Ontarians for specialized programs and services such as diagnosis and management of hereditary connective tissue disorder of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Our team includes several specialist physicians, residents and fellows, nurse practitioners, allied health, nursing and clerical staff. We work closely with other services including physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietitian, and psychology as members of our interprofessional team.
UHN has developed comprehensive PA Medical Directives, a PA Council and leadership structure to assist PAs and their supervisors with on-boarding, organizational issues and support.
The Physician Assistant (PA) will be based at Toronto General Hospital and provide patient care in a team setting, both in ambulatory clinics and the inpatient unit. The PA will provide medical care to in-patients and clinic patients, providing assessments, investigations, symptom management and work with the team on disposition and follow-up plans. The PA will be offered training and educational opportunities both at orientation and also at an ongoing basis, and will be expected to develop their potential as a leader and teacher in the program.
Principal responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a theoretical knowledge and advanced level of clinical competence and excellence in caring for patients. This involves collecting and interpreting data about the health of patients, symptom management, developing a medical diagnosis and management plan – in a team environment. The PA will play a vital role on the interprofessional team and will have quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities. There will also be opportunities to participate in policy or clinical pathway development as well as education and professional development. The PA will interact with other team members including consulting physicians, other PAs, nurse practitioners, trainees (residents and fellows), nurses and other clinical and allied health staff. The PA will perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent
Must be a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) and/or a American Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Must be a current member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
Willingness to work with the supervising physician to adjust medical directives as needed and evolve the role to meet the patient/program needs
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.