Physician Assistant

Your Opportunity Alberta Health Services, South Zone Medical Affairs is currently recruiting a Physician Assistant to work in the community of Brooks. Under the direct supervision of a Physician the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide general medical care within the Emergency Department and to inpatients with a wide variety of medical conditions. This position will offer the PA an opportunity to work to full scope of practice. Your passion and motivation, combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence, makes Alberta Health Services the right choice for you. Brooks serves as a regional hub between Calgary and Medicine Hat, with a population of about 15,000 and growing. The community offers recreational opportunities from lake life at nearby Lake Newell and Kinbrook Island Provincial Park to local amenities such as the JBS Leisure Centre, waterpark, curling, skating, trails, and community events. Brooks provides large‑town services with a small‑town warmth. Description The primary responsibility of the Physician Assistant (PA) is to provide comprehensive direct patient care, within their skill matrix, as a central member of the team. The PA is responsible for performing comprehensive assessments, making differential diagnoses, ordering appropriate testing, and planning the clinical management of patients. The PA provides leadership and actively participates in program development and evaluation, and collaborates inter‑disciplinarily in patient care. The Physician Assistant is required to: Provide direct clinical care to patients and consult with and refer to other health‑care professionals as indicated. Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments. Instruct and educate patients. Confer with patients or family members to address follow‑up care concerns. Fully document all aspects of patient care and assist with completion of all required documentation. Review clinical care in the light of evidence‑based literature. Provide and document clinical instructions as required. Support discharge planning processes as needed. Deal regularly with community physicians, other health‑care providers, and community organizations to facilitate ongoing comprehensive patient care management. Ensure continuing education, training, and development is undertaken to meet CAPA and patient care requirements. Work collaboratively with all health‑care providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care is maintained. Encourage and ensure good working relationships with all members of the team. In exceptional circumstances, provide additional services under the direction and supervision of a Physician, within the clinical competence of the PA. Work within AHS Policies and Procedures. Required Qualifications This posting is only open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Candidates must submit a Curriculum Vitae and evidence of PA training at a recognized Canadian institution. The applicant should have or be eligible for CPSA registration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The successful applicant will be responsible for registering and maintaining professional licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Additional Required Qualifications Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (e.g., Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with open work permits) and must be able to satisfy the CPSA's criteria for registration as a Physician Assistant. Preferred Qualifications As required. Employment Details Classification: Physician Assistant Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Emergency/Inpatient Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18‑NOV‑2025 Date Available: 28‑NOV‑2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $47.12 Maximum Salary: $66.85 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Other Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alberta Health Services by 2x. Get notified about new Physician Assistant jobs in Brooks, Alberta, Canada. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr