Physician Assistant

OVERVIEW

Michael Garron Hospital is a large, urban community teaching hospital serving a diverse population of over 400,000 people in East Toronto. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, MGH provides care for 20,000 inpatients, 60,000 emergency visits, and nearly 200,000 outpatient visits annually. With 500 beds, 2,400 employees, and 400 physicians, MGH delivers a wide range of acute, rehabilitation, and community-based services. The hospital is a founding partner of East Toronto Health Partners, working with health and social service agencies to improve access and coordination of care across the community.

Why Join Us
- Join a large, well-established team of eight Physician Assistants in MGH's hospitalist program.
- Be part of a team where PAs have been integral since 2008; MGH was among the first hospitals in Ontario to participate in the Physician Assistant pilot project., demonstrating our commitment to innovation and collaborative care. 
- Work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with mentorship and support—ideal for new graduates.
- Gain experience with a wide range of acute internal medicine cases in a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
- Advance your career through professional development, education,and teaching opportunities.
- Contribute to high-quality care in Toronto's diverse communities while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including HOOPP.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA), reporting to the Director of Medicine and Division Head of General Internal Medicine,  will work as part of the General Internal Medicine (GIM) hospitalist team to provide care for in-patients on the acute medicine units. Working under medical directives and CPSO guidelines, the PA supports physiciansin delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The PA's primary role is to help carry out care plans developed collaboratively with the hospitalist team.

The PA work schedule is 37.5 hours per week; rotating to weekends with lieu days during weekdays if needed.

This is a 6-month contract from the date of hire, therefore the Contract End Date noted in this posting is just a placeholder.

Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations
- Collaborate with supervising physicians to develop diagnoses, treatment, and care plans
- Complete patient documentation, includingadmission notes, progress notes, consults, and discharge summaries
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging) under medical directives
- Participate in daily rounds to review patient progress and coordinate care
- Manage acute and chronic conditions for hospitalized patients
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team

EDUCATION

- Undergraduate degree in a health-related field.
- Graduate of a Canadian or US-accredited PA program.
- Eligible to write or successful completion the Canadian PA Certification Exam (PACCC).
- Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (or application pending).
- BCLS certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

-  Clinical and leadership experience an asset.
-  Good computer skills.
-  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-  Ability to think critically and solve problems within scope of practice.
-  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the health care team.
-  A team player with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
-  Flexible, organized, and self-directed within scope of practice, has initiative and independent 
judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and troubleshoot with critical and creative thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to develop a healthy workplace.
- Excellent work and attendance record.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN)(formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. 
-  All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.  -  All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practice.