Physician Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary of Duties
The Ross Tilley Burn Centre seeks a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a hospital employee who bridges the gap between physicians and the hospital and as such has dual responsibilities and reporting.

The PA operates under the license of the Primary Supervising Physician, Medical Directives and in collaboration with the supervising physicians and surgeons, and operationally reports to the Patient Care Manager on the Ross Tilley Burn Centre.

Working collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional care team, the PA carries out the following responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

Performs and documents patient history, physical examinations and assessment of Burn Service patients.
Orders and interprets laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests.
Performs diagnostic and stabilization procedures as necessary based on ACLS and ABLS guidelines.
Orders medications and treatments that include all approved formulary medications, wound care products, in accordance with current guidelines and prescribing restrictions and in consultation with burn service physicians.
Participates in interprofessional rounds
Collaborates with interprofessional team in regards to disposition planning
Develops and reviews documented plan of care and consults with attending burn surgeon, patients and family regarding.
PA aids in completing paperwork for all Burn Service patients, including patients they may not have seen personally, by reviewing patient's electronic medical record.
Performs procedures under the supervision of the burn attending physician. Procedures may be delegated to the PA once formal competency verification is completed, at which time procedures may be delegated to the PA and performed under general oversight by the supervising physician(s).
Embraces change and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to creativity and innovation.
Efficiently and effectively uses resources to ensure the financial viability of the Burn Service.
The PA responds to requests for evaluation and management of potential Burn Service patients in the ED, floor and telemedicine visits.
Assists with repatriation process for appropriate patients

Consultation

In collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other members of the burn team, develops, promotes, and maintains interdisciplinary teamwork using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates commitment to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre mission and ongoing initiatives related to clinical practice, education, and research.
Serves as a consultant and liaison between the Burn Service and clinical, ancillary, and support services.
Attends and participates in Burn Steering Committee and other working groups as required; meeting the 50% attendance requirement that will be reviewed at yearly job performance evaluation

Education

Actively participates in the educational process of healthcare profession students.
Obtains and documents continuing education hours required to maintain certification.
Serves as a patient/family liaison in education of Burn Service patients and their families.
Develops new patient education materials in collaboration with the burn advanced practice nurses
PA presents one burn education rounds annually.

Research

Promotes and participates in burn research.
Leads and supports quality improvement initiatives. Develops at least one performance improvement project/year.

Promotes and participates in presentation and publication of burn related activities; one every three years per provider.

Qualifications/Skills

Certified the Physician Assistants Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Current ACLS required
Current ABLS required within first year
Current ATLS preferred
Experience in trauma is preferred
Previous experience and training in a health discipline preferred
Collaborative approach to teaching/learning, conflict management
Demonstrated teaching, teambuilding and leadership skills
Complex decisionmaking skills, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills