Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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JOB POSTING # 910413

JOB TITLE:
Physician Assistant

LOCATION:
Toronto General Hospital

CLINICAL AREA:
Department of Otolaryngology/H&N Surgery

REPORTS TO:
Dr. Ralph Gilbert, Department Head Otolaryngology/H&

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SALARY RANGE:
$77,201 - $96,506 per annum based on skills and experience

HOURS:
37.5 hours per week

STATUS:
Permanent full-time

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a vision of achieving global impact through exemplary patient care, research and education, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together some of the world's top medical, research and clinical specialists.

The University Health Network, frequently ranked among Canada's Top 100 Employers, represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and education.

Each of our facilities - Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
- makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. UHN is a fully affiliated teaching hospital within the University of Toronto.

The Department of Otolaryngology/H&N Surgery is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients with Head and Neck disorders.

Providing care includes ensuring the highest quality of surgical care in the setting of Head and Neck Oncology. The Department has a particular focus on advanced reconstructive surgery, mínimally invasive surgery including robotics. The Department has a track record in innovation in surgical management and multidisciplinary care.

The Department has an active and internationally renowned research program and is a leader in post-graduate education in Otolaryngology/H&N surgery.

POSITION:

The Physician Assistant (PA) will be based at the Toronto General site but will also have clinical responsibilities at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The Physician Assistant will be working within a defined scope and with identified populations, the PA will work closely with the assigned supervising physician(s) within agreed upon guidelines and under specific medical directives.

The PA will function as a vital part of the team of surgeons, nurses, clinical fellows and allied health professionals providing care for Head and Neck Oncology patients in a physician-extender role.

The focus of the role will be to manage the inpatient service at Toronto General Hospital along with our team of Postgraduate Residents, Clinical Fellows and our entire inpatient team.

In addition, the PA with be involved in ambulatory clinic patient assessments, (exercising clinical skills, physical examination, interpretation of test results, ordering of tests and procedures) and will have opportunities for a surgical assistant role in the operating room.

The PA will be offered training and education opportunities both at orientation and also at an ongoing basis. There is also potential for involvement in many of the research clinical trials available onsite.

The principal responsibilities include:

utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for Head and Neck patients.

The PA will play a vital role on the interprofessional team and will have quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities.

There will also be opportunities to participate in policy or clinical pathway development as well as education and professional development.

The

PA will interact with other team members including staff surgeons,, trainees (residents and fellows), nurses, and other clinical and allied health staff both within the Head and Neck Program.

The PA will perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program (Canadian/US) or equivalent.
Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (US)
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
Experience in a surgical/o