Physician Assistant- BIR Emergency Department

Overview
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites,  Scarborough Health Network (SHN)  is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east.

We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more.

We are also proud to be named  Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024!  Learn more at

Position Overview
The Physician Assistant will support Emergency Department physicians with assigned or delegated tasks. The physician maintains primary responsibility for patient care as the principal medical decision-maker. The type of work delegated, and the extent of direct supervision provided to the PA will be dependent on the physician’s scope of practice and SHN policy. Typically tasks may include:

Conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories

Performing physical examinations and procedures

Providing counseling on preventive health care

Performing controlled acts as delegated by a physician

Performing other tasks within the supervising physician’s scope of practice that the physician deems the PA qualified to complete

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews and obtain medical histories

Perform physical examinations and procedures as delegated

Provide counseling on preventive health care

Carry out controlled acts as delegated by a physician

Complete other tasks within the supervising physician’s scope of practice as qualified

Qualifications

Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program

Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada

Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario

Current ACLS and BCLS

Demonstrates excellent time management, prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving and organizational skills

Demonstrates ability to take initiative and work under pressure

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication (spoken and written) with the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders with professionalism, tact and diplomacy

Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive materials in a professional manner

Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public

Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation

Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area

Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Asset

Ability to speak another language

Accommodation and Diversity Statement
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and…