Physician Assistant

**Physician Assistant - Permanent Full-Time**

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a **Physician Assistant.**

**Position summary**:
Under the direction and supervision of a registered Physician and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s (CPSO) Delegation on Controlled Acts policy, the Physician Assistant will provide medical care to patients based on mutually agreed upon guidelines. Major responsibilities may include advice and consultation for complex continuing care inpatients, including, but not limited to, data gathering, interviewing patients and their caregivers, conducting physical examinations, ordering medical investigations, and providing patient treatment based on medical directives.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Perform complete clinical assessments of patients and formulate treatment plans
- Conduct patient interview, 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 and complete preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests
- Perform selected diagnostic procedures such as rectal examinations, debridement of wounds, changes to g-tubes or j-tubes
- Monitor patient progress and response to treatment
- Provide relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to the supervising physician and seek further direction where appropriate
- Provide education to patients, families, and other healthcare providers as appropriate to the clinical setting
- Counseling on preventative health care
- Communication with other members of the health care team and other hospital departments, verbally, in writing, and electronically
- Maintain clear, accurate and appropriate records of the patient care plan
- Ordering and interpreting patient laboratory and radiological results
- Documents in accordance with RHC and CPSO standards
- A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Education Program and certified as a Physician Assistant by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada
- Member in good standing with a professional healthcare related regulatory college preferred
- Minimum three (3) years clinical and leadership experience a Rehabilitation/ Complex Continuing Care Hospital or Acute Care Hospital setting
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

Runnymede Healthcare Centre values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
It is a requirement to have a mask on at all times while on hospital premises.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- TORONTO, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- clinical and leadership: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CAPA registration (preferred)

Work Location: In person