This is an exciting prospect at Alberta Health Services!

Edmonton Zone Medical

Affairs is currently recruiting for Physician Assistants (PA) to join our team. Under the Supervision of a Physician, the PA will provide general medical care to patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence, makes Alberta Health Services the right choice for you.

The primary responsibility of the Physician Assistant (PA) is to provide comprehensive direct patient care, within their skill matrix, as a central member of the team. The PA is responsible to perform comprehensive assessment, make differential diagnoses, order appropriate testing, and plan the clinical management of patients.

The Physician Assistant is required to: Provide direct clinical care to patients and consult with and refer to other health care professionals as indicated. Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment. Support discharge planning process as needed Deal regularly with community physicians, other health care providers, and community organizations to facilitate ongoing comprehensive patient care management.

Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet CAPA and patient care requirements. Work collaboratively with all health care providers, patients and families, to ensure continuity of care is maintained. In exceptional circumstances, provide additional services under the direction and supervision of a Physician, within the clinical competence of the PA.

Work within AHS Policies and Procedures.

Unit and Program: All Units Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 18-JUN-2027 Length of Shift in weeks:



Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Physician Assistant Unit and Program: All Units Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 18-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Required Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized Physician Assistant Education Program. A certified Physician Assistant with one of the following credentials: Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA), granted by the Physician.

Assistants Certification

Council of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, or Physician Assistant. Certified (PA-C), granted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in the United States of America. Graduate of an accredited Canadian or U.Physician Assistant education program, with appropriate PA certification and current or eligible registration with the applicable provincial regulatory authority.

Additional Required Qualifications: This position is for individuals who have graduated from a certified Physician Assistant Program in Canada or United States. This is NOT a position for International Medical Graduates or an administrative role. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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📌 Physician Assistant Part-Time/PRN (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton