Physician/clinical Asst Ortho Surgery

**GENERAL**

**Description**:

- Physician/Clinical Asst Ortho Surgery

**Competition #**:

- SEL AC 211/25

**Posting Date**:

- 01/21/2025

**Status**:

- Active

**Type**:

- External

**DESCRIPTION**

**The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority**
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

**Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service**

**Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery**
**Physician/Clinical Asst Ortho_01**

**Closing Date**:

- 01/28/2025

**Facility / Site**:

- Selkirk Regional Health Centre

**Posting Type**:

- Permanent

**Position Type**:

- Full-Time

**Hours of Work**:

- Days Evenings Weekends

**Term Dates**:
**FTE**:

- 1

**Union Group**:

- PCAM

**Wage / Salary**:

- As per applicable collective agreement

**Position Summary**:The Physician Assistant/ Clinical Assistant (PA/CA) is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team. The PA/CA practices within a formalized collaborative structure with Physicians oversight and regulation. The PA/CA’s collaborate with patients, families and an interprofessional team of health professionals.

The Regional Surgical Lead is responsible for the overall operational supervision of the PA/CAs, however the surgeons working on any given day and using the support of the PA/CA is directly responsible for the PA/CAs and the work performed on any given shift. The surgeon most responsible physician has the final authority regarding management decisions in all cases.

The PA/CA will take medical histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications and provide patient education and counseling as required. They will also participate in collecting information for consultations in the Emergency Department as well providing surgical assists. There is an expectation of participating in the on-call surgical assist rotation.

The PA/CA will be able to perform their duties with physician supervision. Physician supervision will vary in intensity depending on the skill of the PA/CA.

Notwithstanding the above, it is recognized that the individual supervising surgeon may elect to review any and all cases at their discretion though it is suggested that the PA/CA be allowed to function at their maximum level of competency.

The position of PA/CA functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake - Eastern Regional Health Authority.

**Qualifications**:

- Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant Designation
- Current active practicing registration as a Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant with College of Physicians and Surgeons Manitoba (CPSM)
- Current certification from a recognized Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment
- Current certification with ACLS from a recognized Health Care Provider or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment
- Must have completed the following:

- ACLS
- Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet.
- Knowledge of the currently used Electronic Medical Record and eChart.
- Current knowledge and experience in the areas of Social Determinants of Health, understanding the impacts these have on sustainable behavior change and overall health outcomes.
- Knowledge of acts or legislation that govern practice, i.e., Manitoba Public Health Act, Canadian Immunization Guide, Child and Family Services Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Act and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of cultural differences in human interaction and recognizes the impact of culture on the therapeutic process, and modifies professional practice accordingly.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment, health promotion, chronic disease management, disease screening, population health concepts, community development and quality improvement.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of current standards of practice, code ethics and best practice guidelines.
- Recent experience on the Medical Ward would be considered an asset.
- Current level of function should be consistent with level IV.
- Surgical assist technical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behav