Physician Assistant Multiple Sclerosis Program

The Physician Assistant is an employee of Unity Health Toronto who reports to the Senior Clinical Program Director/Clinical Manager, and practices under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is a regulated health care provider, who is accountable for following the standards of practice of physicians outlined by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario, and the national competency standards of practice for Physician Assistants set by the Canadian Association for Physician Assistants (CanMEDS-PA, The Physician Assistant applies medical knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes in the provision of high quality and safe patient-centered care under the direction and supervision of a physician.

This Physician Assistant position works collaboratively within the BARLO Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centre in the Medicine Program, with a specific focus on patients being assessed and treated in the outpatient setting to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility to care for patients that reflects the vision, mission and values of Unity Health Toronto.

Responsibilities:

• Performing a complete and appropriate assessment of a patient and formulates a clinical treatment plan for direct patient care, when and as directed by a supervising physician.
• Implementing an effective management plan that includes preventive and therapeutic interventions, when and as directed by a supervising physician.
• Develops professional rapport, trust and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients, families and caregivers, when and as directed by a supervising physician
• Accurately eliciting and synthesizing relevant information and perspective of patients, families, caregivers and other health care professionals
• Accurately conveys relevant information and explanations to patients, families and other health care professionals
• Communicates patient diagnosis to patients/families
• Provides relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to health care providers
• Accurately conveys information about medical encounters both orally and in writing
• Communicates information to a client, when and as directed by a supervising physician, including:
• Communicating a diagnosis to the client and/or /family
• Providing relevant information and explanations, including a proposed treatment plan, to the Supervising Physician seeking further direction, where appropriate
• Provides education to patients, families and other health providers, as appropriate to the clinical setting

Qualifications:

• A member in good standing of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario as a Physician Assistant.
• Membership with Canadian Association of Physician Assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgment to implement medical directives during probationary period
• Certification and/or Current BCLS, ACLS Certification required
• Strong interpersonal, communication and telephone skills with the ability to speak/read English to effectively perform the essential requirements of the job required - Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Effective prioritizing, critical thinking and decision making skills required
• Effective clinical practice, technical and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computer applications relevant to electronic health records required
• Demonstrated commitment to the visions, goals, Mission and Values of Unity Health Toronto required
• Ability to perform in a stressful situations with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Ability to be an effective team member and communicator who motivates and inspires others to deliver optimal quality of care to patients required;
• Ability to promote a fair culture of patient/staff safety that encourages open discussion of issues and reporting of incidents required;
• Ability to anticipate needs/obstacles and sets realistic goals that lead to optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction and quantifiable service improvements based on evidence based practice required
• Ability to work flexible hours and schedule required
• Clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant in a progressive hospital environment and ambulatory setting preferred.
• Neurology experience is preferred.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.