Physician Assistant

**Overview**

**Role Specifications**

Under the direction and supervision of a registered Family Physician, and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s (CPSO) policy on delegation, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide medical care to patients based on mutually agreed upon guidelines. Your role will include but is not limited to:

- Conducting patient interviews and examinations where appropriate by telephone and video conferencing, concisely summarizing relevant findings
- Interpreting findings and investigations, organizing management plans in conjunction with other health professionals
- Promoting routine health screening processes, immunizations and competently managing chronic medical conditions
- Counseling patients on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management
- Delivering primary care services inclusive of well child visits, prenatal care as well as geriatric medicine
- Performing certain controlled acts under a medical directive delegated to you by the family physician in accordance with the Regulated Health Professionals Act (RHPA)
- Exercise proficient clinical judgment and caution in protecting patient confidentiality as per HIPAA compliance standards.

**Qualifications, Skills and Experience**
- Certification by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a family medicine practice
- Eligible to work in Ontario, Canada
- Effective organizational and time management skills along with strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication competencies (both written and oral)
- Experience in a fast-paced primary care clinic environment is essential

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EPICare Medical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at EPICare Medical are based on business needs, job requirements and individuals qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family/parental status, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the regulations in Ontario. Qualified applicants of all ages are encouraged to apply.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterdown, ON L8B 0E5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- physician assistant: 1 year (required)
- family medicine: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CAPA membership (preferred)

Work Location: In person