886 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2W 5L6
full-time . March 28, 2023 Description

Date: March 28, 2022
Position: Physician Assistant
Status: Full-Time, 1.0, Permanent
Hours of Work*: *Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday 08:45 AM \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 PM
Department: Primary Health
Job Posting No.: #2023-023
Reports to: Program Manager - Primary Health
Closing Date: April 11, 2023
Union: PCAM
Salary: $42.014 \xe2\x80\x93 $61.115/hr

• These hours can vary depending on operational requirements of the program, evenings and weekends may be required.

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

Position Summary
The Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant will be required to perform, order, and interpret diagnostic, therapeutic investigations/interventions. Duties of this position can/will include performing history and physical exams in a variety of settings.

Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistants will be required to attend clinical and educational rounds. Administrative requirements will include standard of practice recordings of all patient encounters, these methods may require dictating or utilizing electronic medical records where/when available. Assistants must be able to communicate effectively in English with other members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams.


Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba as a Physician Assistant or Clinical Assistant
• Must be eligible for a Medical Staff Appointment with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
• Prior experience preferred.

Physician Assistants:
Candidates must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Educational Program acceptable to the College and eligible for national certification.
Must be a member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
Ongoing Canadian Certified Physician Assistant designation required


Clinical Assistants:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical School in Canada or abroad
• Must have at least one of the following:
• Clinical Assistant Assessment
• NAC OSCE
• LMCC

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Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values

Indigenous Understanding
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

All positions are subject to Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.