About the job

Job TitlePhysician Assistant – COPD and Advanced Airways Program

Clinical Area

Specialty Care – Respirology / COPD and Advanced Airways

Duration

One-year full-time position, with the intention of transition to permanent full-time employment following the Career Start funding period.

Salary

$95,000–$105,000 annually

Anticipated Start Date

November 1, 2026

Reports To

Supervising Respirologist (Dr. Sarah Nelson), Mississauga Lung Health Centre

Organization / Practice Description

Mississauga Lung Health Centre (MLHC) is a multidisciplinary specialty respirology practice in Mississauga, Ontario. MLHC comprises seven respirologists, serves a catchment population of approximately 2.2 million people and receives more than 2,300 referrals annually. The PA will work within the Mississauga Advanced Airways Program (MAAP), an interdisciplinary specialty respiratory program focused on improving access through advanced triage, centralized referrals, rapid assessment and proactive management of COPD and other chronic airway diseases.

Position SummaryThe PA will provide direct patient care under the supervision of MLHC respirologists. Responsibilities include COPD assessment and management, rapid assessment of exacerbations, advanced referral triage, review of respiratory investigations, treatment optimization, inhaler education, COPD action plans, post-hospital and post-ED follow-up, longitudinal management, care coordination, escalation to respirologist assessment when indicated, clinical documentation and quality improvement.

The PA will work closely with seven respirologists, respiratory therapists/Certified Respiratory Educators, pulmonary function technologists and clinic administrative staff. The role is designed to increase timely access to specialist respiratory care, expand clinical capacity and strengthen transitions between acute and outpatient care.Education and Qualifications• 2026 graduate of the McMaster University or Consortium of PA Education program.• Eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada.• Eligible to work in Ontario.• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organizational skills.• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.• Demonstrated interest in respiratory medicine, COPD or chronic disease management.• Ability to recognize when physician consultation or escalation is required.• Commitment to patient-centred, equitable and culturally responsive care.Preferred: experience or demonstrated interest in respiratory medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, COPD, chronic disease education, pulmonary function testing or quality improvement.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to Rasha Maher at rasha.maher@mlhc.ca.