DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specifically, the PA, Department of Psychiatry, role includes the following activities: 1.

Conduct patient interviews and elicit a history that is relevant, concise and accurate to context and patient presentation 2.

Recommend medically appropriate investigations using medical directives when appropriate and support the interpretation of results of common tests 3.

Provide relevant information and explanations including a proposed treatment plan to the supervising physician, and seeking further direction where appropriate 4.

Identify problems or potential problems and communicate with the patient care team including nursing and physicians.

This includes patient specific concerns and concerns related to psychiatry operations such as flow and bottlenecks 5.

Implement physician approved management plans in collaboration with nursing, patients and their families 6.

Initiate consultation requests for specialist services where required 7.

Maintain clear, accurate and appropriate records of the patient encounter reassessments, management plan including disposition plan and patient instructions 8.

Prepare psychiatric discharge summary and/or transfer documentation such as discharge referrals and psychiatric visit summaries 9.

Provide patient education and counselling on their treatment plan including written instructions where appropriate 10.

Act as a clinical and information resource to the psychiatry team including nursing, clerical, residents, medical students, and other members 11.

Support handling any patient care related telephone calls from families and other health care providers 12.

Participate in rounds, conferences and education sessions as required 13.

Perform other related duties as assigned within demonstrated competency QUALIFICATIONS:



o Graduate of the McMaster or Consortium Physician Assistant Program o Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants o Ability to work with an inter-professional healthcare team o Passion for Psychiatry/Emergency Medicine At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible.

We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health''s policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients.

Recent Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment. #INDH

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