The Physician Assistant (PA) will work within a multidisciplinary team in General Paediatric Inpatient Services in the Division of Paediatric Medicine under the supervision of paediatric staff physicians. The position includes completing detailed clinical assessments of children, implementing medical directives, coordinating acquisition of appropriate investigations, assisting with a variety of procedures and interventions, participating in family-centred rounds, reviewing cases with the medical team, and completing related administrative clinical documentation.
Here's What You'll Get to Do:
- Obtain the medical history from paediatric patients with acute and acute-on-chronic illnesses
- Complete focused physical examinations relevant to the paediatric assessment
- Participate in the development and implementation of medical directives for ordering of common investigations such as bloodwork, urinalyses, routine radiological studies, etc.
- Produce clinical documentation and reports using electronic medical record systems
- Liaise with consultation services
- Complete administrative documentation, i.e. medication reconciliation
- Participate in Divisional quality, safety and efficiency activities
- Participate in daily educational rounds
Here is what you will need:
- Educational requirement: Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHScPA) or Master's degree (MPAS) from a university level program.
- Eligible certification and membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
- Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physician's and other team members.
- Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety.
- Respect for patient confidentiality and awareness of issues around age of consent.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children and their family members as well as members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to work according to the hospital's policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
- Strong IT (Information Technology) Proficiency and experience with EPIC (Electronic Patient Information Chart) considered an asset.
- Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent