Physician Assistant, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Program - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Full-time

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Program, Outpatients

Reports to:
Manager

Grade:
D0:08

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$ $60.16 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Shifts: 5 shifts per week; Monday to Friday; No On-Call or Weekends

Status:
Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position Summary

The Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Program is an academic and service unit within Toronto General Hospital serving the needs of entire Ontario.

We are a unique one of its kind clinic for the province of Ontario therefore serving Ontarians for specialized programs and services such as diagnosis and management of hereditary connective tissue disorder of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

This role offers training and educational opportunities both at orientation and an ongoing basis, and will be expected to develop their potential as a leader and teacher in the EDS program.

Duties

Utilizing and demonstrating a theoretical knowledge and advanced level of clinical competence and excellence in caring for patients
Collecting and interpreting data about the health of patients, symptom management, developing a medical diagnosis and management plan in a team environment
Play a vital role on the interprofessional team and will have quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities
Participate in policy or clinical pathway development as well as education and professional development
Interact with other team members including consulting physicians, other PAs, nurse practitioners, trainees (residents and fellows), nurses and other clinical and allied health staff

Qualifications:

At minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent
Must be a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) and/or a American Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Must be a current member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Willingness to work with the supervising physician to adjust medical directives as needed and evolve the role to meet the patient/program needs

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an in