Physician Assistant - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA)

Job Posting #:928908

Union:

NON UNION

Site:
Toronto Western Hospital

Department:

UROLOGY

Reports to:
Clinical Director

Hours:37.5 hrs/week

Wage range:
$ $60.16 per hour

Status:
Permanent Full-Time

Shifts:
Days

Posted Date:
February 13, 2024

Closing Date:
February 27,2024

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.

The Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital is home to one of the world's largest and most comprehensive multidisciplinary teams working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine.

One in three Canadians will experience a brain-related condition such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Stroke or Concussion, in their lifetime.

Position Summary

The TWH seeks to identify a
Physician Assistant (PA) to join our vibrant team to provide outstanding care to patients with urological disease.

The PA joining the urology team would participate in the day to day management of patients on both in the cystoscopy unit and outpatient basis in close collaboration with staff physicians, fellows, residents, nurse practitioners, nurses and other support personnel.

Duties

Conducting patient interviews
Taking medical histories
Performing physical examinations
Ordering and interpreting tests
Diagnosing and treating illness
Assisting in the OR as well as outpatient clinic procedures
Willing to learn new skills such as urodynamics and Sacral Neuromodulation programming
Performing therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, providing medical orders and prescriptions
Counseling on preventative health care
Helping with management of the clinic area and being proactive in finding solutions
The PA will work with the Supervising Physician to ensure that all aspects of the care provided are clinically indicated and in keeping with best practice guidelines
Throughout their careers, PAs also take part in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, education, research, health advocacy, professional development, and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

At minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent
At minimum, 1 years practical and related work experience; and/or surgical/clinical experience in acute care preferred
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)
Maintain certification and CCPA/PA-C designation by completing the required CPD/CME credits
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multitask
Compliance with confidentiality requirements
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
Patient service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
Effective patient service skills required
Excellent time management skills required
Excellent decisionmaking, problem recognition and problem solving skills required
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills required

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.