Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology and Hematology Job Toronto Ontario Canada,Doctor/Physician

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Role: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Reports to: Program Manager
Salary: $ - $ per hour
Hours: hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Job Summary

The Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology (DMOH) is an academic and service unit within the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network (UHN) and Sinai Health System (SHS). Our program supports extensive clinical, translational, and basic research initiatives including a large clinical trials program.

DMOH seeks to identify a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our vibrant multidisciplinary team where outstanding, innovative and evidence-based oncologic care is provided to patients with cancer.
We are looking for a PA in our gynecological oncology program
. The PA will be based at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and function as a vital part of a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, trainees (residents and fellows) and other allied health professionals participating in the day-to-day management of oncology patients primarily in the outpatient setting.

The PA will have the opportunity to take part in quality improvement initiatives, policy or clinical pathway development, education, research, health advocacy, professional development, and leadership opportunities throughout their career. The PA will be offered training and educational opportunities both at orientation and at an ongoing basis, and will be expected to develop their potential as a leader and teacher in DMOH.

Duties

Working under the direction of a supervising Medical Oncologist, the principal responsibilities of the PA may include but are not be limited to: conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories; performing physical examinations;

management of symptoms and treatment-related adverse events; ordering and interpreting tests; providing medical orders and prescriptions;

assisting with patient admission and discharge; patient counseling on their oncologic situation; and delivery of virtual medical care, including partial work from home opportunities.

The PA will also have the opportunity take part in the care of patients who are receiving treatment as part of research-based clinical trials. The PA will perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC

Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario

Demonstrated ability to…