Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) at CHEO works alongside the physician in the Emergency Department to provide care to the patients requiring these services. The PA integrates the skills and knowledge from medicine practice. The PA functions both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to manage, in a comprehensive manner.

Working closely with the Emergency Interdisciplinary team, the physician assistant will participate in the management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department and will be involved in teaching and medication/treatment management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential) Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant Program (Essential) Previous experience in related field (Essential) Current appropriate level of life-support training (e.g., BCLS) (Essential) Experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Essential) Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed manner (Essential) Demonstrated excellent leadership and organizational skills: ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ability to participate as a member of interdisciplinary team, demonstrates creativity, innovation, flexibility and initiative, sound conflict resolution skills and problem-solving abilities (Essential) Sound crisis management skills (Essential) Physical ability to perform the duties of the job (Essential) Bilingualism (English and French) (Preferred) Registration as a Physician Assistant in Ontario with CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) (Essential)

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at

TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or?presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $46.78-$57.86 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee assistance program On-site gym On-site parking Relocation assistance Wellness program
Work Location: In person