Physician Assistant - Peterborough, Canada - Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Campbellford Memorial Hospital

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Peterborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Physician Assistant - Permanent Full Time

The Physician Assistant will work as a member of the Emergency Department team to provide quality patient care to the Adult, Geriatric and Pediatric population.

The Physician Assistant performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Initial patient histories and performing physical examinations;
Initiating, documenting and communicating the plan of care and followup to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients;
Performing daily patient rounds;
Writing orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interpreting laboratory and test results;
Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care;
Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts. Informs patients of the necessary postdischarge care instructions;
Performs related duties, as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program;
Certification from the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) current or in progress preferred;
Flexible with strong organization skills and the ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fastpaced and dynamic environment;
Ability to exercise sound judgement 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 service;
Superior written/oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to effectively convey factual information and detailed explanations.

Our Hospital:

Our Community:

Campbellford is a small, picturesque town in the heart of the municipality of Trent Hills.

Living in Trent Hills will bring you closer to nature, offering an outdoor lifestyle with close proximity to the Trent Severn Waterway, Ferris Provincial Park, and a wealth of trails for ATVs and snowmobiles.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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