physician assistant

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Neurology and neuro-surgery

Tasks

• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
• Evaluate patient care and progress
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
• Examine the results of the tests
• Interpret medical test results
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Diagnose patients' diseases and disorders
• Ensure infection control
• Advise patients on health care
• Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
• Perform and assist in routine surgery
• Assess extent of injuries or illness of trauma victims to determine emergency medical treatment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Outlook

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Accurate
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Shift

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• On call

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Subsidised public transportation
• Wellness program