Position Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is a hospital employee who bridges the gap between physicians and the hospital and as such has dual responsibilities and reporting. The PA operates under the license of the Primary Supervising Physician, Medical Directives and in verbal discussion with the supervisor, and operationally reports to the Patient Care Manager.

Position Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is a hospital employee who bridges the gap between physicians and the hospital and as such has dual responsibilities and reporting. The PA operates under the license of the Primary Supervising Physician, Medical Directives and in verbal discussion with the supervisor, and operationally reports to the Patient Care Manager. Working collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional care team, the PA:

Provides direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient care settings, including participating in specialized clinics

Participates in daily rounds, performs clinical assessments, documents findings, reviews imaging and laboratory results and formulates a treatment plan based on investigation results

Conducts comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations

Orders and interprets diagnostic tests within scope and under supervision

Orders, prescribes and administers orthosis, orthotics, braces and other spinal devices

Collaborates with Neurosurgery, Orthopedics,



consulting services and the inter-professional team to support seamless care planning and timely transitions across the care continuum

Supports daily communication of care plans with patients and families

Assists in referral and coordination of community and specialty services

Collaborates with the team on quality and patient safety initiatives

Engages in quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives within the program

Support health promotion and disease prevention strategies

Monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators and clinical outcomes

Qualifications And Skills

Current Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

Certified or awaiting test results through the Physician Assistant’s Certification Council (PACC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Experience in orthopedics or neurosurgery preferred

Current ACLS & ATLS preferred

Strong clinical judgement, complex decision-making skills, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills

Proven ability to work collaboratively within inter‑professional teams

Collaborative approach to teaching, learning and conflict management

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing career development and quality improvement

📌 Physician Assistant - Spine Surgery - Temporary Full-Time 2026 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sunnybrook
📍 Winnipeg