Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Department: General Emergency – Oshawa

Program: Emergency

Status: Temporary Part Time

Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends – 8 & 12 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Wage: $52,130 – $70,700 per hour

File Number: 2600001278

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain health and social histories
• Conduct physical assessments and interpret findings
• Activate medical directives and complete preliminary interpretations of necessary diagnostic tests including but not limited to ECGs, laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging
• Perform procedures such as ECG, casting, suturing, application of orthopedic devices, slit lamp examination, measurement of intraocular pressure, visual acuity
• Formulate treatment plans and support appropriate connections to consultants, allied health, outpatient clinics, and support any other services/special needs for the patient
• Document patient encounters
• Support physicians with health care technology and applications such as Connecting Ontario and hospital applications including the Clinical Information System, Order Set repository, and bedside ultrasound

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing as a Physician Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Current membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and/or NCCPA required
• Certified or eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or United States (NCCPA) required
• Graduate of MOHLTC‑approved program including the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Training Program, Graduate of a Canadian or American Physician Assistant Training Program, or trained International Medical Graduate
• Flexible with superior organization skills and the ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient inquiries
• Superior work ethic, professionalism and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer/client service
• Superior written/oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations
• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools, and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork & Joy

Conditions of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Successful external applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre‑employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients.

EEO and Accommodation Statement

Lakeridge Health is committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds and will provide accommodation in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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