Physician Assistant

4 days ago


Burlington, Canada Caroline Family Health Team Full time

A Physician Assistant (PA) at the Caroline Family Health Team in Ontario, Canada, plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services. Working under the supervision of physicians, PAs extend the reach of medical care by performing various clinical and administrative tasks.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Patient Assessment and Management**: Conduct thorough medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop differential diagnoses. PAs are instrumental in managing both acute and chronic conditions, ensuring continuity of care.
- **Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures**: Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging studies. Based on findings, PAs formulate and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications within their scope of practice.
- **Patient Education and Counseling**: Provide patients and their families with education on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of illnesses, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
- **Collaboration and Coordination**: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure integrated and patient-centered care. PAs also coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources as needed.
- **Administrative Duties**: Maintain accurate and timely medical records, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

**Responsibilities Related to Patient Forms**:

- **Gathering Patient Information**:

- Review patient charts and records to collect relevant medical history and treatment information.
- Conduct follow-up assessments if additional details are needed for the form.
- **Drafting and Completing Forms**:

- Assist in filling out sections of forms related to medical history, diagnosis, treatment plans, or test results.
- Prepare drafts for physician review to ensure compliance with legal and clinical guidelines.
- **Collaboration with Physicians**:

- Work with supervising physicians to finalize forms that require a physician’s signature or medical opinion.
- Ensure the information aligns with the patient’s documented medical conditions and treatment plans.
- **Patient Communication**:

- Explain the process of form completion to patients and manage expectations regarding timelines.
- Provide updates on the status of forms and clarify information as needed.
- **Forms Specific to Insurance, Disability, or Mental Health**:

- **Insurance Forms**: Document medical diagnoses, ongoing treatments, and any restrictions or accommodations needed for claims.
- **Disability Forms**: Outline functional impairments, prognosis, and the patient’s ability to perform work or daily activities.
- **Mental Health Forms**: Summarize mental health conditions, treatment history, and any professional recommendations for support or accommodations.

C-FHT is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) member. As a full-time employee, you will join HOOPP on the first day of your employment.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- EMR: 1 year (preferred)
- physician assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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