Physician Assistant - Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery
HHS Requisition #126747
Location: McMaster Children’s Hospital

Status: Regular Part -Time

Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children’s Hospital, located in Hamilton’s west-end, is the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.

Pediatric Plastic Surgery at MCH includes consultative, operative and follow-up services for infants, children and adolescent patients. The patient population consists of large volume outpatient as well as inpatient surgical and non-surgical care of patients suffering from congenital and acquired disorders. The MCH Plastic Surgery team utilizes a multidisciplinary and team-oriented team approach to patient care. The MCH Pediatric Plastic Surgeons specialize in the care of pediatric patients with congenital, developmental or acquired disorders and manage all aspects of pediatric trauma. All members of this group have had extensive fellowship training and many have undergone further training to become experts in hand surgery, craniofacial surgery,



cleft lip & palate surgery, burn surgery, wound care, microsurgery, breast reconstruction, tumours and reconstruction, nerve surgery and reconstruction, vascular anomalies, and others. The Plastic Surgery service is also a major support to the level one pediatric trauma program.

Position Summary
The Physician Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Pediatric Plastic Surgeons. The Physician Assistant will play a major role in facilitating consistent application of clinical protocols and continuity of care, utilizing the principles of evidence based practice. The Physician Assistant will work in partnership with Pediatric Plastic Surgeons, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. This role will support the clinical activity, associated patient care and interventions of the Pediatric Plastic Surgery service. This includes the Pediatric Plastic Surgery Clinic and may include the Emergency Department, Inpatient Units, Sedation room, and Operating Room. There are a number of subspecialty clinics involved with the Pediatric Plastic Surgery service including the burn clinic, vascular anomalies clinic, cleft lip & palate clinic, brachial plexus injury clinic, and the craniofacial clinic.

The Physician Assistant will provide a full range of physician assistant services, requesting consultation with appropriate physicians, clinicians, or other health care resources as indicated. The Physician Assistant will order diagnostic tests as applicable, prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and deliver procedural/surgical care where appropriate.



The Physician Assistant will participate in the education of other health professional trainees as appropriate, as well as research and academic pursuits as directed by the identified Physician Supervisor.

Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday, days. Evenings and weekends as needed

Qualifications

Graduate of Physician Assistant Program

Prior experience in the Plastic Surgery and/or Pediatric Acute Care settings an asset

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in applying advanced Plastic Surgery knowledge, physical assessment skills, diagnostic interventions and self-care or caregiver-lead management skills for pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting

Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child and adolescent

Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development including the unique aspects of adolescent development

Experience and ability to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of basic and advanced education programs for patients, families, staff, other health professionals

Demonstrated ability to make decisions and perform well in critical high stress situations

Demonstrated proficiency in working with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including Intensivists, Nurses and other health care professionals

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to promote professional development

Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care

Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization and prioritization

Able to handle significant daily psychological and emotional stress in dealing with parents of critically or chronically ill children

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Physician Assistant - Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario