Physician Associate
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician Associate to join our team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. As a Physician Associate, you will work closely with our experienced physicians to provide high-quality patient care and contribute to the development of our Hospitalist program.
The successful candidate will have postgraduate training and independent practice in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, and will meet the requirements to obtain a Clinical Assistant License to act as an Associate Physician, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). They will also have a strong command of written and spoken English, and be able to promote and maintain good interpersonal skills.
The Physician Associate will be responsible for providing primary clinical care within the Hospitalist Program as a Physician extender, under the supervision of an attending member of the Hospitalist Program. They will participate in a directed continuing professional development (CPD) program, focused on enhancing competencies related to the Hospitalist scope of practice, and undergo CPSNS-directed supervision under a preceptorship model of skill development and assessment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for delivering high-quality patient care, and be committed to ongoing learning and professional development. They will be able to work effectively in a team environment, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities- Provide primary clinical care within the Hospitalist Program as a Physician extender, under the supervision of an attending member of the Hospitalist Program.
- Participate in a directed continuing professional development (CPD) program, focused on enhancing competencies related to the Hospitalist scope of practice.
- Undergo CPSNS-directed supervision under a preceptorship model of skill development and assessment.
- Make regular rounds with their Preceptor and liaise with nurses, attending staff, crisis workers and other members of the healthcare team in the development and management of the overall patient care plan.
- Manage the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders on charts and responding to emergencies, in consultation with the Preceptor and attending staff.
- Manage new admissions, transfer of care opportunities and discharges.
- Perform assessments and examinations within the scope of their demonstrated competence and privileges and according to established policies and protocols.
- Perform and document admission history, progress notes, discharge summaries, consultation notes, reports etc.
- Communicate with patients, families, referring and family Physicians concerning patient management plans.
- Arrange consultation with other departments for care and investigation and follow through on investigations and arrange follow-up and outpatient visits.
- Attend educational sessions and rounds as time permits as well as monthly departmental meetings.
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of at least 50 hours per year.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities of the service.
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