Physician Assistant - Emergency - Permanent Full-time (2024-073)

at  Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree (Physician Assistant), Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant Degree, or Canadian Forces Health Services Physician Assistant Baccalaureate degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Emergency medicine and the Emergency Department patient.
• Knowledge of Physician Assistant Scope of Practice, Delegation of Controlled Acts, and Medical Directives.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and policy requirements applicable to the organization.
• Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, team building, conflict resolution, decision-making, managing change, and group process.
• Strong computer skills and technological aptitude.
• Models Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s values of being Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable and Teamwork.
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate 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 fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

• Function effectively as a physician extender to provide optimal, ethical patient centered care.
• Manage medium to high acuity patient including patients who may require admission as well as low-acuity patients in our See and Treat area.
• Apply clinical knowledge appropriate to care of ED patients assessed as CTAS level 4 and 5, with some CTAS level 3 patients as per established criteria.
• Work as a lead medical provider in our innovative ED Fast Track Program Check it out!
• Seek appropriate consultation from the supervising physician and other health professionals.
• Perform a complete and appropriate assessment of patients and formulate a differential diagnosis and clinical treatment 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 the interdisciplinary team via referrals to appropriate health care providers authorized by the supervising physician.
• Active participation in the Hospital’s Health and Safety Internal Responsibility System, which includes maintaining accountability for the defined responsibilities listed in applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
• Actively contributes within the scope of the position to the enhancement of the patient experience through continuous improvement, learning, and teamwork, with the goal of creating an environment that is caring, inclusive, respectful, patient and family-centred with a focus on excellence, innovation and safety.