Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically educated medical generalists who practice medicine within a formalized relationship with a physician. Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), PAs collect and interpret medical information, make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a formalized Physician/PA relationship agreement approved by the (CPSS).
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Clinical experience working as a PA in a related clinical field, is an asset Education
Completion of an accredited PA degree program recognized by PACCC Licenses
Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan). Membership and Licensure in good standing with the CPSS as a Physician Assistant Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or Memberships
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Competencies
Communication skills Intermediate Computer Skills Interpersonal skills Organizational skills Analytical skills Leadership skills Technical skills Knowledge and Abilities
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Solid analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example forothers Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team Other Information
Travel within Saskatchewan Valid Class 5 driver's license Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset Ability to travel when required Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset