As part of Bruyère you will be contributing to fulfilling our Mission which is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients and residents by living our values of respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability, and learning.
Function summaryReporting to the Manager, Medical Affairs, this role will work under the supervision/direction of a primary supervising
Physiatrist and other identified Physiatrists in accordance with the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario policy on delegation. This role will be
integrated into the interdisciplinary team and all tasks will be assigned
and/or delegated by a member of the Medical staff based on mutually agreed upon
guidelines. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Providing on-site coverage during regular working hours to assess patients whose condition changes unexpectedly. The PA will then triage the patient in cooperation with the supervising physician(s).
Conducting the initial patient assessment (patient interview, medical history, physical examination and procedures) upon the admission of a patient to our services.
Assisting in the ongoing medical monitoring of patients with complex and unstable medical problems in cooperation with the supervising physician.
Providing education to patients, families and other health providers as appropriate.
Assisting, as appropriate, in the training of medical learners, Nursing and Allied Health Staff as it pertains to the medical care of our patients.
Communicating with other members of the health care team and other hospital departments, both orally, in writing and electronically.
Maintaining clear, accurate and appropriate records of the patient encounter and management plan.
Assisting in program development and evaluation, and in the creation and evaluation of standards of care for patients admitted to our specialized care programs.
Participating in tasks related to the academic mission of the department.
Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère.
Is committed to patient and resident safety, on-going learning and continuous quality improvement.
Required qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Education Program (Bachelor of Health Sciences Physician Assistant)
- Completed the National Physician Assistant Certification Examination and certification with the Physician Assistant Certification Council
- Membership with Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate
- Prior experience working in a continuing/Subacute care setting is an asset
- Intermediate/Advanced computer skills
- Advanced medical terminology knowledge
- Minimum One (1) year of relevant experience
- Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement.)
Preferred qualifications- Interpersonal communication skills and team-player
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to work with multiple supervising physicians
- Caring and compassionate health professional dedicated to patient care
- Clinical competencies and patient assessment skills
- Ability to think critically and solve problems within scope of practice
- Ability to take initiative and work independently on delegated/assigned tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to change
- Dedication to continued learning and professional development
- Interest in and willingness to participate in academic initiatives (research and teaching)
Additional information
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included. Bruyère promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyère is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy. NOTE: As a pre-condition of employment, all new hires will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check (including vulnerable sector check) dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
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