Physician Assistant, Surgical Services

$5000 Sign On Incentive in addition to our relocation incentive.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north‑east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

Approximate # of hours: 37.5

As a Physician Assistant (PA) in Surgical Services, you will play a crucial role in the collaborative healthcare team of physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals participating in the day‑to‑day management of Acute Care Surgery patients. The position will contribute to surgical consults and pre‑ and post‑procedural care, rounding and unit‑based quality and safety practices. This role may also perform surgical first assist duties as needed.

This position reports to the Director of Surgical Services and to the Chief of Surgery/Heads of Division for medical performance, works under the direction of the supervising Surgeon, and is supported by medical directives and policies.

Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant program.

Registration with the Canadian Association of Physician’s Assistants.

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.

Must meet the competencies outlined by the province in the Defining the Physician Assistant Role in Ontario (link).

Minimum 2 years of PA experience an asset.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

Ability to work in a busy clinical environment and procedural space.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and families, as well as members of the multidisciplinary team.

Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety.

Respect for patient confidentiality.

Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physician and other team members.

Perform other cross‑functional responsibilities as requested.

Clinical duties will be during weekday shifts, may involve evening and weekends.

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage…