Physician Assistant

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Schroeder Arthritis Institute
Reports to: Physicians
Work Model: On-site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Weekdays
Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year)
Closing Date: September 27, 2024

Position Summary
TeamUHN seeks to find a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our vibrant team to provide outstanding care to patients. The PA joining the team would participate in the day to day management of patients on both an inpatient and outpatient basis in close collaboration with staff physicians, fellows, residents, nurse practitioners, nurses and other support personnel.

Duties

• Conducting patient interviews
• Taking medical histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Ordering and interpreting tests
• Diagnosing and treating illness
• Performing therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, providing medical orders and prescriptions
• Counselling on preventative health care
• The PA will work with the Supervising Physician to ensure that all aspects of the care provided are clinically indicated and in keeping with best practice guidelines
• Throughout their careers, PAs also take part in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, education, research, health advocacy, professional development, and leadership opportunities

• Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program or recognized equivalent
• At minimum, 3 years practical and related work experience; spine and/or orthopaedics and/or neurosurgical experience in acute care, preferred
• Must be a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) and/or a American Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Must be a current member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
• Maintain certification and CCPA/PA-C designation by completing the required CPD/CME credits
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Patient service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Effective patient service skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent decision-making, problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.