Physician Assistant

Career Opportunities: Physician Assistant - Nephrology TEMP (96743)

Requisition ID96743-Posted01/02/2026-Allied Health

Hours of Work: Full-Time Position; (8 hour shifts)
Renal Operating Hours: Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Location: Kingston General Hospital site

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hospital will ensure that the Physician Assistant (PA) participates in patient care under the direction of a supervising Nephrologist physician(s) at all times. In general, the successful candidate will provide support to the in-hospital Nephrology ward, consultation service; though periodic participation in out-patient clinics may be requested as time permits.

The role is focused predominantly on the care of patients whose care has evolved to a more chronic nature, however, periodic participation in the management of more acute patients is included in the role.

The role may include but is not limited to:

• Support Nephrology patient care: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations; perform appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, perform minor procedures (i.e. Removal of permanent dialysis catheters);
• Provide broad clinical support in the management of in-patients diagnosed with acute, chronic and end-stage renal insufficiency;
• Provide, monitor, and adjust dialysis orders for patients with acute, chronic and end-stage renal insufficiency including selection of dialysate, ‘dry weight’, and erythropoietin dosing;
• Provide electronic medical record dialysis prescriptions at the time of hospital admission and discharge
• Support continuity of care through liaison with medical staff and other allied health care providers, including those in the renal unit and satellite dialysis units;
• Support patient referral and transfer to and from other facilities including dialysis units and other hospitals;
• Provide education to patients and families;
• Support discharge planning in the units;
• Support educational deliverables of the division including teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows;
• Support research deliverables of the division including enrolment to clinical trials;
• In-person and/or telemedicine visits to satellite dialysis units and clinics
• Administrative/office duties: Follow-up of lab results/imaging study reports, contact patients post-discharge as required. Participate in Nephrology quality improvement activities.

Reporting:

• In addition to the supervising Nephrologist attending physician, the PA will also report to a Division Chair of Nephrology for clinical duties and the VP of Medical & Academic Affairs as it relates to administrative items/duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES INCLUDE:

The role may include but is not limited to:

• Provide clinical/professional leadership within the organization.
• Support, advise, counsel, and educate regarding options, treatments, and practices in the delivery of care.
• Conduct interventions with and/or advocate on behalf of patients.
• Determine clinical/professional educational needs; provide/coordinate programs and resources.
• Provide support and interventions to resolve issues and conflicts.
• Contribute to clinical/professional/personal development through mentoring and coaching.
• Assess and improve quality of client/system outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• Conduct and support clinical research and academic initiatives.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate process/practice improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to and ensure the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, practices, and performance standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold U.S. or Canadian BSc (PA), equivalent degree or equivalent experience, or Department of Defense (Military) education/experience.
• Must be certified by either the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (in the U.S.) or the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada.
• Must meet the competencies outline by the province in the Defining the Physician Assistant Role in Ontario (http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/AHP/Inside/PA-role-april-2007-en.pdf).
• Minimum of 3 years of PA experience is preferred. Prior experience or knowledge in general internal medicine and/or nephrology will be considered an asset
• Strong bedside manner, able to make emergency decisions quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to educate patients and families
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills within the interprofessional care team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Demonstrated abi