Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology - (24190) Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Hospitalists & PA - Physician Assistants Regular / Temporary Temporary Full / Part Time Full-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) Job Posting Reason Temporary Backfill Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology - Temporary Full Time 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 until March 31, 2027) 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. 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.

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 Experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, or internal medicine preferred ~ Integrate all core PA competencies to provide optimal, ethical, and patient-centred medical care ~ 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 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 Utilize assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required, in conjunction with the most responsible physician 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 Order and complete preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, and plain film x-ray Demonstrate at least an academic understanding of: Basic hematology and coagulation studies 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 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 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 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is a teaching hospital. Participate in the clinical supervision and teaching of Physician Assistant students on rotation when required 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.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [email protected]. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. 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 protected 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. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [email protected]. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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📌 Physician Assistant (Medical) (Barrie)
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Barrie