Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Physician Assistant - General Surgery - (24187)
Job Title

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Hospitalists & PA - Physician Assistants

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

Union

Non Union

Requisition Close Date

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$59.91 - $70.48 (  )

Job Posting Reason

Current Vacancy

Job Summary & Requirements

Physician Assistant - General Surgery Program

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a healthcare provider who always works under the supervision of a registered physician. The PA supports the physician as the principal medical decision-maker and the supervising physician is responsible for the direction of the PA’s activities. PAs are highly skilled providers with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as part of a physician-led team in a variety of clinical settings.

The General Surgery PA will provide dedicated clinical support to the Division of General Surgery at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, working directly under the supervision of the on-call and attending Surgeons. The role is designed to support both inpatient and perioperative care across a broad range of general surgical conditions, including elective and emergent cases. Clinical expert competencies are central to the function of the PA and draw on the other competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Management, Health Advocacy, Scholar, and Professionalism.

Qualifications

Education

Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate of a Canadian or US Accredited Physician Assistant Education Program

Eligible to challenge the National Physician Assistant Certificate Exam, or Canadian Physician Assistant Certification – Mandatory

Must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or eligible to register with the CPSO upon passing the Physician Assistant certification examination – Mandatory

Must maintain active CPSO registration on an annual basis as a condition of continued employment – Mandatory

BCLS and ACLS

Experience

2 years’ experience in a surgical environment preferred

Experience in general surgery, acute surgical care, or perioperative medicine preferred

Familiarity with pre-operative and post-operative assessment and management preferred

Experience assisting in the operating room considered an asset

Competencies

Integrate all core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centred medical care

Perform a complete and appropriate clinical assessment of a patient and formulate a clinical treatment plan

Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively

Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills

Recognize their scope of practice while demonstrating effective and appropriate consultation practice with other healthcare professionals in respect to patient care, education, and legal opinions

Responsibilities

Pre-operative and Post-operative Assessment

Ensure pre-operative and post-operative assessments are completed, documented, and communicated to the surgical team in a timely manner

Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, chief complaint, history of present illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family, and relevant psychosocial history, medications, allergies, and systems review

Conduct comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings, including vital signs and examination of all major body systems

Utilize assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required, in conjunction with the most responsible physician

Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, expected recovery, and follow-up care

Inpatient…