Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago

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

Nova Scotia Health 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 allow the successful candidate to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing clinical services under the direct supervision of Emergency Department attending Physicians.

Responsibilities
  • Obtain health history and conduct comprehensive physical assessments 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 the patient.
  • Implement effective treatment plans, including preventive and therapeutic interventions, demonstrating appropriate procedural skills.
  • Collaborate with and seek consultation from the supervising physician and other health professionals involved in the patient's care.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and signing bonuses.
  • 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.
  • Recent emergency medicine experience.
  • 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.

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