Physician Assistant- Cardiology - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_This is a temporary full time assignment for up to 24 months._

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope.

We are looking for an experienced
Physician Assistant to support our
Inpatient Cardiology Service at our
Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

The Physician Assistant (PA) works in inpatient Cardiology working under the direct supervision of the Attending Cardiologist.

Responsibilities:

Assists in assessing patients, reviewing with staff physicians to develop a plan of care, performing procedures, providing patient education and counselling, arranging interventions and postdischarge appointments, interacting with other team members and community partners to gather and share information and obtain consultation.
Anticipates patient needs and obstacles. Sets realistic goals for patient care that lead to optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction and quantifiable service improvements based on evidencebased practice.
Promotes a culture of patient/staff safety that encourages open discussion of issues and reporting of incidents.
Models and encourages personal accountability; identifies and uses individual and team strengths to improve results; challenges self and others to meet team goals.
Supports a common team purpose and direction.
Values the unique expertise and contribution of each team member.
Supports team successes and works to resolve issues or concerns by providing an opportunity for dialogue in an open, fair and objective manner.
Models respectful, reflective collaboration.
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Successful completion of the Physician Assistant Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution.
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCA).
Previous Cardiology experience an asset.
Demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills, creativity and initiative.
Ability to communicate and read using English in order to effectively perform essential requirements of the position.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- sound understanding of, and commitment to patient and family-centered care.