Physician Assistant

Position Physician Assistant Competition current opportunity Status Temporary Full Time up to 12 months with possible extension Department Hospitalist Salary per hour Brockville General HOSPITAL is a 160 bed full service community hospital serving a regional catchment area of up to We are located 1 one hour from tertiary care centers in Kingston and Ottawa City of Brockville Located along Highway 401 beside the St Lawrence River northeast of Kingston Brockville is considered to be the eastern gateway to the 1000 Islands region and sits in the beautiful United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Brockville is less than a days drive to major North American city centres Kingston 70 kmOttawa 110 kmMontral 210 kmToronto 340 kmPosition Summary Reporting to the Program Manager Medical Surgical Unit and under the supervision of the Chief Hospitalist in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontarios Delegation on Controlled Acts policy the Physician Assistant PA provides medical care to patients within this scope of practice Major responsibilities may include providing advice and consultation data gathering interviewing patients and their caregivers conducting physical examinations ordering medical investigations and providing patient treatment under supervision of the Most Responsible Physician MRP The PA participates in departmental and hospital wide activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives in keeping with the mission of the organization Requirements EducationSpecific Training Requirements Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant ProgramGraduate from an accredited education program for physician assistants and certified as a Physician Assistant by the Canadian Academy of Physician AssistantsRequired Certification Successful completion of the Canadian Physician Assistant certification examBCLSACLS Relevant Experience Experience with shared decision making and leadership techniquesDemonstrated expertise in in decision making and evidence based practice Choosing Wisely Effective problem solving skills Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and developmentExcellent oral and written communicationDemonstrated critical thinking skillsDemonstrated ability to work in in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrated change management skillsDemonstrated skills in adult physical and mental health assessmentGood attendance and availability required