Overview

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a large urban community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in East Toronto. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, MGH provides care for approximately 20,000 inpatients, 60,000 emergency department visits, and nearly 200,000 outpatient visits each year. With 500 beds, 2,400 employees, and 400 physicians, MGH delivers a broad range of acute, rehabilitation, and community-based services. As a founding partner of East Toronto Health Partners, MGH works with health and social service organizations to improve access to and coordination of care across the community.

Why Join Us

- Join a well-established team of Physician Assistants in MGH’s hospitalist program.
- Work in a program where Physician Assistants have been integral since 2008. MGH was among the first Ontario hospitals to participate in the Physician Assistant pilot project, reflecting our commitment to innovation and collaborative care.
- Build your practice in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with mentorship and support, including support for new graduates.
- Gain experience managing a broad range of acute internal medicine cases in a University of Toronto-affiliated teaching hospital.
- Advance your career through professional development, education, and teaching opportunities.
- Contribute to high-quality care for Toronto's diverse communities while receiving comprehensive perks, including participation in HOOPP.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Medicine and the Division Head of General Internal Medicine, the Physician Assistant (PA) works as a member of the General Internal Medicine hospitalist team to care for inpatients on the acute medicine units.



Working under approved medical directives and in accordance with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) requirements, the PA collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional team to deliver physicians in high-quality, patient-centred care. The PA supports the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and transition of patients and helps implement care plans developed collaboratively with the hospitalist team.

The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend rotations. When weekend work is required, lieu days are scheduled during the week.

Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians to establish diagnoses and develop treatment and care plans.
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation, including admission notes, progress notes, consultation notes, and discharge summaries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory investigations and imaging, in accordance with medical directives.
- Participate in daily rounds to review patient progress, communicate priorities, and coordinate care.
- Support the management of acute and chronic conditions in hospitalized patients within the PA’s scope of practice.




- Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, physicians, and members of the interprofessional care team.

Education

- Completion of an accredited Canadian or U.S. Physician Assistant program.

Certification

- Current certification with the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) and membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Registration Regulation

- Current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

Qualifications

- Clinical experience in acute care or general internal medicine is an asset; leadership experience is also considered an asset.
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency with clinical information systems.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills within the PA scope of practice.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all members of the health care team.
- Ability to build andmaintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexible, organized, and self-directed, with sound initiative and independent judgment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Commitment to fostering a respectful, healthy, and psychologically protected workplace.
- Excellent work and attendance record.
- Work in accordance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable MGH policies and procedures.
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📌 Physician Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Michael Garron Hospital
📍 Toronto