
Physician Assistant , Program Mgmt-Surgery - FT (J0825-0063)
- Toronto, ON
- $52.70-63.49 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
The NYG Surgical Program is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Acute Care Surgery team. Under the delegation and supervision of a General Surgery Physician, the PA will coordinate and manage patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment. This role is critical to enhancing access to care, improving clinical efficiency, and supporting collaborative, team-based service delivery. The PA will report directly to the Director of Surgery and serve as an integral member of the NYG Surgical Program.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality care in a fast-paced, high-turnover Acute Care Surgery environment. The role requires a highly organized professional who thrives in a dynamic, client-facing environment and is motivated by new challenges. Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Exceptional verbal and written communication, teaching skills, and clinical expertise will contribute to team success overall.
Additionally, the PA will uphold health and safety standards, contributing to a safe environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families.On a practical level, you willThe PA's responsibilities are defined by department-approved medical directives and carried out under physician supervision. This will include but not limited to:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and interviews, to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
- Conduct medical procedures including IV insertion, wound and drain care, chest tube and catheter management, incision and drainage and suturing under medical directives as delegated by supervising physician.
- Organizing laboratory and diagnostic investigations.
- Obtain informed consent and communicate procedural risks, benefits, and goals of care to patients and families.
- Provide patient education, counselling, and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Manage common medications as per medical directives.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to organize patient follow-ups or refer patients to home care services when needed.
- Participate in orientation, mentorship, and interdisciplinary teamwork with medical learners, residents, nursing, and allied health.
- Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation.
- Perform physical examinations and interpret findings.
- Perform controlled acts under medical directives delegated to you by a physician.
- Counsel patients on preventative health care.
- Perform other duties within your competencies as a Physician Assistant.
- Graduate of a Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant Degree (BScPA) or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) preferred.
- Physician Assistant regulation through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
- Certified or eligible to be certified through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council (PACC)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS),
- Experience working in an Acute Surgical setting preferred
- 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.
- Acceptable employment and attendance record.
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