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Physician Assistant

2 months ago

Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health Authority is currently seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our team in the Emergency Department at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing clinical services under the direct supervision of Emergency Department attending Physicians.

The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive and focused physical assessments, interpreting findings, and formulating a differential diagnosis and treatment plan.

The ideal candidate will have recent emergency medicine experience and be certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council (PACC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a signing bonus, relocation expenses, and a comprehensive benefits plan.

The successful candidate will be a team player who is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment and provide excellent patient care.

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 bonus
  • Up to $ 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
Requirements
  • 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