Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.
Position Overview
Calian is looking for a passionate and dedicated Physician Assistant to become a vital part of our healthcare team working at the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre located at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, ON. This is an incredible chance to work alongside military healthcare specialists in a dynamic and rewarding environment, providing top-tier medical care to an active and motivated population of military personnel.
Responsibilities
Periodic Health Assessments and perform routine medical screenings
Obtain medical/incident history; perform focused and comprehensive physical examinations,
Obtain and interpret routine diagnostic tests (such as CBC, chest x-ray and EKG)
Apply rapid intervention in the case of trauma and cardiac emergencies
Provide health promotion and illness prevention in the areas of basic public, occupational, mental and community health
Practice as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consults with members of other health professions as appropriate to ensure the healthcare needs of the patient are met
Provide appropriate teaching and instructions to patients
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC).
Certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) through the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
Current membership in positive standing with CAPA
Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C Certification
Additional Requirements
You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level