Physician Assistant

3 months ago

Bridgewater, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:186499**
**Location**:Western** Zone, **South Shore Regional Hospital**
**Department**:Emergency Department**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%**) x **1** position**
**Non-Union** P**osition**
**Posting Closing Date**:Open Until Filled**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

**Recruitment Incentives**:
**Signing bonuses up to $10,000 for rural placements plus up to $5000 for relocation expenses (Return of Service Agreements required).**

**About the Opportunity**:
As a member of the team, the Physician Assistant (PA) will report to the Primary Supervising Physician and will provide clinical services under the direct supervision of Emergency Department attending Physician. This position will offer the PA the opportunity to work to full scope of practice.

**Facility, Community and Opportunity Information**:
South Shore Regional Hospital is located in Bridgewater, NS, which is an hour and 10 minutes outside of Halifax. Located in the South Shore, which boasts a beautiful coastal region known for its charming towns, rich maritime heritage, and welcoming communities. It offers a perfect blend of scenic landscapes and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Check out the below links to learn more about the town of Bridgewater, facility and communities in the Western Zone.
- Town of Bridgewater
- South Shore Region
- South Shore Regional Hospital
- Western Zone (Valley, South Shore, Yarmouth)
- Opportunity Brief - Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Please refer to our ‘Locations’ page for more detailed information on our facilities, and for more detailed information on the surrounding communities.

**Physician Assistant Responsibilities**:

- Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics
- Conduct comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings
- Utilize primary and secondary assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required
- Order preliminary diagnostic testing and follow-up; with interpretation of results
- Formulate a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigation results, availability of services and special needs of patient
- Implement effective treatment plans that include preventive and therapeutic interventions, demonstrating appropriate procedural skills, as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile, and the supervising physician
- Collaborate with and seek appropriate consultation from the supervising physician and other health professionals involved in the patient’s care

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation
- Signing bonuses
- Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
- Maternity/Paternity leave with top-up
- Variety of available shifts
- Continuous clinical education and support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization

**Compensation and Benefits**:

- $46.36 - $61.60 hourly ($90,402 - $120,120 annually)
- This position is currently eligible for an additional 2% temporary market adjustment, which is reflected in the above compensation

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada or the United States
- Certification through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council (PACC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Eligible for license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
- Medical Liability Insurance required
- Must have recent emergency medicine experience
- The following certifications or willingness to obtain
- ACLS, PALS, ATLS
- Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

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