Salary or Pay Band : Pay Band Physician Assistant Degree $51.102 to $62.5
Job Summary
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.
Travel Required
No
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
(May be asked to provide proof of meeting maintenance of certification)
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Membership and Licensure in positive standing with the CPSS as a PA; or
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) through PACCC; or
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
Eligible for registration with CPSS (for applicants outside of Saskatchewan).
Memberships
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Competencies
Advanced - Technical skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Analytical skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Intermediate - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Knowledge and Abilities
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Demonstrated written and spoken competence in English language
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Other Information
May provide services toacute and long term care sites as required
Standby may be required.
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Current ATLS Certification (Advanced Trauma Life Support), is an asset
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (PALS) an asset
Travel within Saskatchewan
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (ACLS) an asset
This role presents a unique opportunity for those interested in combining clinical practice with academic leadership. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is currently recruiting for an academic position to complement this role. For details on the academic leadership opportunity, please visit https://medicine.usask.ca/mpas/index.php