Physician Assistant - Bridgewater, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Bridgewater, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:148695**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital**
Department:OPWZ Start Sprint Emergency SSRH**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date:26-Nov-23**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Recruitment Incentives:

Signing bonuses starting at $5000 with potential for up to $10,000 for rural placements plus up to $5000 for relocation expenses (Return of Service Agreements required).

About the Opportunity:

As a member of the team, the Physician Assistant (PA) will report to the Primary Supervising Physician and functions within a dynamic collaborative care team.

Under the supervision of a surgeon/physician, the PA will provide general medical and surgical care to patients with a wide variety of traumatic injuries, acute conditions, and elective surgical disorders.

Physician Assistant Responsibilities:

Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics
Conduct comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings
Utilize primary and secondary assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required
Order preliminary diagnostic testing and followup; with interpretation of results
Formulate a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigation results, availability of services and special needs of patient
Implement effective treatment plans that include preventive and therapeutic interventions, demonstrating appropriate procedural skills, as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile, and the supervising physician
Collaborate with and seek appropriate consultation from the supervising physician and other health professionals involved in the patient's care

Facility, Community and Opportunity Information:

Check out the below links to learn more about our facilities, zones and communities:

Facility Profiles

South Shore

Visit Nova Scotia

Opportunity Brief

Physician Assistant
Emergency Department
Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore areas)

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation
Signing bonuses (Northern, Western and Eastern Zones)
Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
Extensive health and dental benefits
Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
Variety of available shifts
Continuous clinical education and support
Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Compensation:

- $ $ hourly ($85,619 - $113,762 annually)

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada or the United States
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA), granted by the Physician Assistants Certification Council of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
BLSC Certification required
Medical Liability Insurance required
Must have recent clinical experience and preferably been exposed to Family Medicine in the workplace or as part of clinical training
Experience in the area/program is preferred
The following certifications or willingness to obtain
Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours: