Physician Assistant

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Gynecologic Oncology Reports to: Head, Division of Gynecologic Oncology Salary Range: $51.06 - $63.80 per hour Hours:

37.5 hours per week Shifts:

Day Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing date:

September 2, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a vision of achieving global impact through exemplary patient care, research and education, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together some of the world’s top medical, research and clinical specialists. The University Health Network, frequently ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and education.

Each of our facilities – Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute– makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. UHN is a fully affiliated teaching hospital within the University of Toronto.

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology is committed to providing the highest quality care for this patient population. Providing care includes ensuring the highest quality surgical techniques, staying at the forefront of innovation all the while providing the sensitive environment to care for these women. Our division is heavily involved in various aspects of research for women with gynecologic cancers

The Physician Assistant (PA) will be based at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre but will function at both sites: Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Working within a defined scope and with identified populations, the PA will work closely with the assigned supervising physician(s) within agreed upon guidelines and under specific medical directives.

The PA will function as a vital part of the team of surgeons, nurses, clinical fellows and allied health professionals providing care for gynecologic oncology patients in a physician-extender role. This will include but will not be limited to ambulatory clinic patient assessments, (exercising clinical skills, physical examination, interpretation of test results, ordering of tests and procedures) and comprehensive inpatient unit medical management.The PA will be offered training and education opportunities both at orientation and also at an ongoing basis. There is also potential for involvement in many of the research clinical trials available onsite.

DUTIES

Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for Gynecologic Oncology patients.

The PA will play a vital role on the interprofessional team and will have quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities.

There will also be opportunities to participate in policy or clinical pathway development as well as education and professional development.

The PA will interact with other team members including staff gyne-oncologists, other PAs, trainees (residents and fellows), nurses, and other clinical and allied health staff both within the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The PA will perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program (Canadian/US) or equivalent.

Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (US)

Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and w