Physician Assistant – Gastroenterology – (23757)
Position Summary:

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a healthcare provider who always works under the supervision of a registered physician. The PA supports the physician as the principal medical decision-maker and the supervising physician is responsible for the direction of the PA’s activities. PAs are highly skilled providers with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as part of a physician-led team in a variety of clinical settings.

The Gastroenterology PA (Temp FT) will provide dedicated clinical support to the Division of Gastroenterology at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, working directly under the supervision of the attending Gastroenterologists. The role is designed to assist with the growing inpatient and outpatient workload across a broad range of gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions. Clinical expert competencies are central to the function of the PA and draw on the other competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Management, Health Advocacy, Scholar, and Professionalism.

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate of a Canadian or US Accredited Physician Assistant Education Program

Eligible to challenge the National Physician Assistant Certificate Exam, or Canadian Physician Assistant Certification – Mandatory

Must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or eligible to register with the CPSO upon passing the Physician Assistant certification examination – Mandatory

Must maintain active CPSO registration on an annual basis as a condition of continued employment – Mandatory

BCLS and ACLS

Experience

2 years’ experience managing inpatients preferred

Experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, or internal medicine preferred

Familiarity with common gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic disease, and motility disorders preferred

Integrate all core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centred medical care

Perform a complete and appropriate clinical assessment of a patient and formulate a clinical treatment plan

Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively

Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills

Recognize their scope of practice while demonstrating effective and appropriate consultation practice with other healthcare professionals in respect to patient care, education, and legal opinions

Responsibilities
Inpatient Clinical Support





Conduct inpatient rounds under the direction of the attending Gastroenterologist, including assessment of newly admitted patients and follow-up of active inpatients

Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical, surgical, family, and relevant psychosocial history, medications, allergies, and systems review

Perform comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings, including vital signs and examination of major body systems

Utilize assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required, in conjunction with the most responsible physician

Ensure pre-operative and post-operative assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner

Facilitate timely assessment and admission of Gastroenterology patients from the Emergency Department and direct outpatient clinic pathways

Support discharge planning, including coordination of follow-up care, medication reconciliation, and patient education

Complete admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries as required

Order and complete preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, and plain film x-ray

Academic Understanding of Diagnostic Tests

Routine and micro-urinalysis

Basic hematology and coagulation studies

Chemistry and serology panels

Microbiology cultures and sensitivities

Outpatient Clinic Support

Provide clinical support in outpatient Gastroenterology clinics, with priority given to the physician managing the highest clinic volume

Manage follow-up visits for stable but complex Gastroenterology patients under physician direction

Support urgent add-on appointments and same-day assessments as required

Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up expectations

Communication

Provide relevant information and explanations, including proposed treatment plans, to the supervising physician and seek further direction where appropriate

Communicate with members of the healthcare team and other hospital departments, both orally,



in writing, and electronically

Provide education to patients, families, and other health providers as appropriate to the clinical setting

Medical Documentation and Record Keeping

Maintain transparent, accurate, and appropriate records of patient encounters and management plans

Complete consultation requests, admission notes, progress notes, discharge notes, and other documentation as required

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, social work, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy in the care of Gastroenterology patients

Liaise with subspecialty consultants including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Infectious Disease, and Critical Care as required

Participate in case conferences, teaching rounds, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate

Teaching and Education
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is a teaching hospital. As such, participation in the education of learners is an expectation of all clinical staff.

Participate in the clinical supervision and teaching of Physician Assistant students on rotation when required

Serve as a clinical resource and role model for PA students, supporting their integration into the gastroenterology clinical environment

Contribute to the academic mission of the hospital by supporting learner objectives in alignment with affiliated PA education programs

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier‑free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [email protected].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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📌 Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology (Ontario)
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Ontario