Emergency Physician Assistant (Fort Ware)

Emergency Physician Assistant (Fort Ware)

03 Oct
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WORKLAND
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Fort Ware

03 Oct

WORKLAND

Fort Ware

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support its Department of Emergency MedicineOur Organization:North Bay Regional Health Centre is a 480 bed health care organization with acute care services including a 24/7 emergency department, 16 bed Critical Care Unit, inpatient adult and pediatric medicine, internal medicine and IM subspecialties (GI, respirology, endocrinology, nephrology, non-invasive cardiology), obstetrics and gynecology, pathology, psychiatry and surgical subspecialties to North Bay and the surrounding catchment areas of Mattawa, West Nipissing and Temiskaming.See more about NBRHC at:www.Nbrhc.On.Canorthbaydocs.CaThe City of North Bay and Community:North Bay, Ontario combines the tranquility of cottage life with the amenities of a mid-sized city. Situated on the banks of two large lakes and opportunely located an hour north of Muskoka, North Bay is home to the largest airport north of Toronto and is a 3.5 hour drive to the GTA, 4 hour drive to Ottawa and a 1.5 hour drive to Sudbury. North Bay has a population of 52,000 and features an abundance of elementary and secondary schools, retail and entertainment venues, waterfront dining and outdoor recreation. A provincially recognized Community in Bloom, with a 5 bloom-ratingin2025,North Bay offers the best in Northern culture and all-season activities. Within minutes from home, you can enjoy access to over 40 hiking trails, bike the Kate Pace Way, cross country ski at the Nordic Ski Club or snowboard down the Laurentian Ski Hill and still be back in time for dinner.See more about North Bay at www.Tourismnorthbay.Com or northbay.CaPosition Description:Reporting to the Manager of Medical Affairs and the Chief & Medical Director of Emergency Medicine,



the Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with emergency medicine physicians in the assessment and treatment of a diverse patient population in the emergency department.This role functions in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation and under approved hospital medical directives.The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant will follow a rotational schedule that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends. No overnight shifts or on-call coverage will be required.Key Responsibilities:Assess, manage and disposition patients, under supervising physician, with a focus on:Lower acuity patients who require fewer investigationsPatients that require a procedure before discharge e. casting, suturing, etc.Assisting physicians with comprehensive discharge instructions e. concussions, cast care, etc.Liaising with mental health allied care providers as it relates to patient care and documentationAssessing patients at triage during high flow times to disposition or order appropriate tests above nursing medical directives with a goal to expedite care and dispositionFocus on patients waiting to be seen the longest to improve P4R metricsSupport ED Physicians with the delivery of patient care in hospital EMR ED module by means of:Performing admissions and order entry under supervising physician as neededSupporting discharge planning process and liaise with nurses, GEM, home care, crisis workers/HANDS, and ED allied health care providers to do soConsult with other services and physicians as needed to arrange specialist opinion, follow-up or admissionParticipate in ED quality and workflow improvementsSalary & Benefits:Competitive hourly ratePaid vacationEmployee advantages package and pensionQualifications:Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant education program offered in Canada or the United StatesCertification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada or US National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Registration in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)Member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician AssistantsCurrent BCLS Certification (recent as of one year) requiredRecent past experience as a Physician Assistant in an inpatient medicine setting or relevant clinical placement experience in an in-patient medicine settingSkills / Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication requiredAbility to function independently and as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in caring for all patientsInvolved in continuing education on an ongoing basis and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement requiredMust demonstrate commitment to ensure personal safety, safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitorsAbility to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events requiredMust demonstrate positive attendance and work recordBilingualism (French / English) is an asset

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