Pediatric Surgical Assistant
2 weeks ago
Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery services. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will work under the direct supervision of our Pediatric General Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management, and education to our patients and families.
Key Responsibilities- Facilitate consistent application of clinical protocols and continuity of care, utilizing evidence-based practice principles.
- Work in partnership with Pediatric General Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons, consultants, nursing, and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management, and education.
- Support clinical activity, patient care, and interventions in Pediatric General Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery services, including clinics, emergency department, inpatient units, and operating room.
- Order diagnostic tests, prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Participate in education of other healthcare professional trainees and research and academic pursuits as directed by the identified Physician Supervisor.
- Graduate of Physician Assistant Program.
- Prior experience in Pediatric Surgical and Orthopedics Acute Care settings an asset.
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in applying advanced Pediatric Surgical and Orthopedic knowledge, physical assessment skills, diagnostic interventions, and self-care or caregiver-led management skills for pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting.
- Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child, and adolescent.
- Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development, including unique aspects of adolescent development.
- Experience and ability to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of basic and advanced education programs for patients, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions in times of emergencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work alongside Intensivists, Nurses, and other Healthcare Professionals.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to promote professional development.
- Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care.
- Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization.
- Able to handle significant daily psychological and emotional stress in dealing with parents of critically or chronically ill children.
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values-Based Code of Conduct. We are a teaching hospital, and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.
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