Physician Assistant - Georgetown, Canada - Halton Healthcare

Halton Healthcare
Halton Healthcare
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Georgetown, Canada

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  • Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always_
  • At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve._
  • Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care._
The Georgetown Hospital Emergency Department serves the communities of Halton, Halton Hills, and the surrounding areas. Our ED is a 15-bed unit with a separate Rapid Assessment Fast Track (RAFT) zone. We serve patients of all ages and treat patients of every medical and mental health illness. Last year we served over 39,000 patient visits.


Our 24-hour staff are comprised of nurses, physicians, physician assistants and many other team members of a robust multidisciplinary team.

Our team includes a dedicated mental health and internal medicine resources to ensure comprehensive assessments of patients for timely referrals and/or admission.

As a PA, you will work in collaboration with our Senior ED physicians as part of the ED team.

You will report to the supervising Senior ED physician for clinical matters, and to the Patient Care Manager of the ED for administrative matters.

Your role will include but not be limited to:


  • Conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories.
  • Performing physical examinations and interpret findings.
  • Organizing laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
  • Assisting patients and involving families with the transition from Ed to the community.
  • Communicating/liaise with ED physicians in regards to updates and investigations.
  • Performing certain acts under the medical directives delegated to you by a physician.
  • Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant.

Qualifications

  • Must be a PA Ontario Graduate from either McMaster or Consortium education program;
  • Certified or eligible to be certified through the PACC;
  • Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification and other training in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
  • Must have demonstrated an interest in the specialty of Emergency Medicine.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
  • Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
  • Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care team
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Salary:
$48.668 per hour - $57.804 per hour


Date Posted:
May 7, 2024


Internal Applications Due By:
May 14, 2024


Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.


Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities._ In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.


  • All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
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