Physician Assistant

Collingwood General and Marine HospitalCollingwood , ON

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$43.55–CA$61.77 hourly

Job description

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

PhysicianAssistant

2024-073

Choose Collingwood General &Marine Hospital :

Explorea role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live yourideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have theopportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

CollingwoodGeneral and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located inCollingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that servesmore than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to thecommunities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains.CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic servicesincluding lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatientunits (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialtyareas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. TheHospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range ofclinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues toprovide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as anintegrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information pleasevisit our website at and our Foundationwebsite at .

Corporate Culture :

AtCollingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision,mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit thecore values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable,Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to ourpatient and their families.

CurrentImmunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine seriesapproved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of anapproved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits :

Thisposition includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including butnot limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accidentinsurance, paid vacation and sick days, short and long term disability incomeprotection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee &Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

Relocation support may be available for this opportunity. For moreinformation, please speak with your recruitment representative when contactedfor more information.

The Opportunity :

Underthe delegation of a Supervising Physician, the role of the Physician Assistant(PA) will be to help coordinate, provide, and evaluate care of patientsregistered in the CGMH Emergency Department.

Primaryresponsibilities involve assessing and managing medium to high acuity complexpatients that may require admission as well as low acuity patients. ThePhysician Assistant is expected to work reasonably independently with goodclinical intuition however, will review each case with the staff physician.Staff physician involvement in each patient case will vary depending on thecomplexity of the patient the Physician Assistant is expected to work with thepace and clinical acumen that contributes both to ED eficiency and excellentcare for each patient. Leads Emergency Department physician education inMeditech Expanse and undertakes improvement initiatives related to workflowprocesses.

ThePhysician Assistant will be a lead care provider for our innovative ED FastTrack and will complete daily ED call backs to ensure that abnormal lab andimaging findings are followed up accordingly.

Qualifications :

Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree (PhysicianAssistant), Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant Degree, or Canadian ForcesHealth Services Physician Assistant Baccalaureate degree required.
Demonstrated knowledge of Emergencymedicine and the Emergency Department patient.
Knowledge of Physician Assistant Scopeof Practice, Delegation of Controlled Acts, and Medical Directives.
Knowledge of relevant legislative andpolicy requirements applicable to the organization.
Excellent time management,communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated abilities in problemsolving, team building, conflict resolution, decision-making, managing change,and group process.
Strong computer skills and technologicalaptitude.
Models Collingwood General and MarineHospital’s values of being Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence,Adaptable and Teamwork.
Must strive to continuously provide asafe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
Must adhere to the duties of workers, asstipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must have an ability to effectivelycommunicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provideexcellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability tocommunicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
Must have basic computer skills
Must be dedicated to professional growth& development
Must be able to perform all bona fideand essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands suchas moving / transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
Must have demonstrated excellentattendance / performance record
Excellent organization andprioritization skills
Ability to work independently andeffectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Duties and Responsibilities :

Function effectively as a physicianextender to provide optimal, ethical patient centered care.

Manage medium to high acuity patientincluding patients who may require admission as well as low-acuity patients inour See and Treat area.

Apply clinical knowledge appropriate tocare of ED patients assessed as CTAS level 4 and 5, with some CTAS level 3patients as per established criteria.

Work as a lead medical provider in ourinnovative ED Fast Track Program

Seek appropriate consultation from thesupervising physician and other health professionals.

Perform a complete and appropriateassessment of patients and formulate a differential diagnosis and clinicaltreatment plan through interviews, histories, and physical examinations.

Provide education to patients, families,and other health care professionals as appropriate to the clinical setting.

Facilitate coordination of theinterdisciplinary team via referrals to appropriate health care providersauthorized by the supervising physician.

Active participation in the Hospital’sHealth and Safety Internal Responsibility System, which includes maintainingaccountability for the defined responsibilities listed in applicablelegislation, policies and procedures.

Actively contributes within the scope ofthe position to the enhancement of the patient experience through continuousimprovement, learning, and teamwork, with the goal of creating an environmentthat is caring, inclusive, respectful, patient and family-centred with a focuson excellence, innovation and safety.