Physician Assistant - Belleville, Canada - Quinte Health

Quinte Health

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Belleville, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Company Bio

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer's market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.

Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health's hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children's treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr.

Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic.

BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.

Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues.

You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Position Summary

Looking for Physician Assistant highly skilled healthcare professional educated in the medical model primarily supporting patients under the Internal Medicine Hospitalist service.

The Physician Assistant needs to have the knowledge, skills, and experience to work in collaboration as part of the inter-professional team.

There is an expectation the physician assistant will be involved in quality improvement, data tracking, staff development, and resource management strategies working towards excellent patient care.

In an administrative and clinical context, reporting to Patient Services Manager, Medical Director, and Program Director, Professional Practice.
Required

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligibility,
CAPA Interest Group relative to area of work,
Accredited Physician Assistant,
Certification relative to area of work is preferred
Current CPR or BCLS certificate,
Demonstrated ability to support and coach staff in the accomplishment of department goals and initiatives, and
Ability to perform all specialized functions in the relative clinical service area (i.e. Delegated Medical Acts).

Duties

Supports the physician as an extension of the supervising physician within the physician patient relationship as guided by the supervising physician, performing controlled acts delegated by supervising physician,
Performs complete and appropriate clinical assessment along with documentation,
Formulates clinical treatment plans,
Uses preventative and therapeutic interventions effectively to meet needs of patients,
Ensures that members of the health care team and patients are aware of his/her status of Physician Assistant while providing services,
Provides leadership, in collaboration with the manager to the patient care team to ensure patient/family focused care within a coordinated integrated care planning model of care,
Acts as a resource to the team through clinical expertise and knowledge base related to the medical/clinical needs of patients. Incorporates evidence based practice to support clinical decision making,
Assists in day to day problem solving within and across the services, in collaboration with the team,
Ensures he/she has the necessary knowledge, skill and judgment to perform any act that has been delegated,
Assists the team to develop continuous quality improvement, utilization management and risk management activities, including implementation of standards and tracking mechanisms, in collaboration with the manager,
Provides guidance and direction to coordinate discharge planning and promote patient flow,
Develops rapport, trust, and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional team. Promotes and maintains good interdepartmental relationships,
Provides and promotes support to student clinical placement assigned to the area along with assisting in the orientation/mentoring of new staff, and
Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

It is the expectation of QHC that all staff members are accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe and reliable care along with a safe work environment to ensure and protect the health and safety of those who use and deliver the programs and services provided by our organization.

Closing Statement

Equal Opportunity

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