Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine

24 / 7 OEMS has extensive experience with the employment of physician assistants in Canada. We are delighted to see that the physician assistant profession is being recognized as a part of the solution to enhance access to care for British Columbians.

We are assisting Island Health with the recruitment and integration of PAs into the Emergency Department at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

The Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is a short twenty-minute drive from downtown Victoria. The SPH emergency room is currently closed overnight with a goal to resume twenty-four-hour operations in the future.

The Department is staffed with emergency medicine physicians with augmentation with family physicians for less acute patients.

It has on-site CT, x-ray, and ultrasound as well as lab throughout most hours.

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SUMMARY :

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The Physician Assistant (PA) performs clinical duties and responsibilities in accordance with the guidance provided by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).

Clinical care provided by the PA will occur at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) under the supervision of the Physician Supervisor.

The PA reports to a Site Administrative Manager but is accountable to the Physician Supervisor or delegate for overall provision of quality of care and professional development.

The PA supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the Emergency Department attending physicians, medical residents, nursing, and allied health professionals.

SCHEDULE :

• 5 days / week
• 37.5 hours / week
• Day or Evening shifts with probability of future night shifts

ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE & BENEFITS :

The annual compensation range for PA positions is based on the schedule above and

years of PA experience.

• $97,197.00 - $118,797.00
• Relocation assistance

Benefits include but are not limited to :

• Pension plan
• Extended Health
• Dental, individual and dependent life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
• Short Term Sick Leave
• Parental leave provisions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under the supervision of an Emergency Department (ED) Physician, with the level of oversight relative to the severity of the patient’s condition, Physician Assistant’s provide patient care in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) Bylaws found at https : / / www.

cpsbc.ca / files / pdf / HPA-Bylaws.pdf .

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care givers in a culturally sensitive and compassionate manner, ensuring patient engagement.
• Function as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, including nursing, respiratory therapists, and allied health professions.

Participates in standardized reporting as required by the CPSBC and Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, training, and experience

• Two-years’ experience working in an emergency department setting.
• To be granted registration as a certified non-registrant as a PA in accordance with requirements of the College of Physicians of British Columbia (CPSBC) https : / / www.

cpsbc.ca / registrants / current-registrants / registration-and- licensing / physician-assistant

• Must meet the CPSBC’s English language proficiency requirements.
• Must hold Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.

Mandatory Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (with current BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Advanced Pediatric Life Support may be considered)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Independent Practitioner Status for FAST Point of Care Ultrasound
• Airway Interventions & Management in Emergencies (AIME) Course in previous 4 years
• CASTED Course

Skills and abilities

• Proficient English communication skills.
• Effective and efficient computer and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including evening and overnight shifts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under supervision and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES :

Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and requires proof of immunization as a condition of employment.

Any offers of employment are contingent on provision of proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date.

If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Although Night shifts are not included in the initial schedule, they will be part of future rotations. Candidates should be prepared to complete overnight shifts as well.

24 / 7 OEMS is committed to a recruitment process and workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in; however, only those with a Physician Assistant Certification (current and in good standing) will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation Information :

$97197.00 / Annually - $118797.00 / Annually