Physician Assistant
- General Surgery
- (24187) Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
- Hospitalists & PA
- Physician Assistants Full time Physician Assistant
- General Surgery Program 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 General Surgery PA will provide dedicated clinical support to the Division of General Surgery at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, working directly under the supervision of the on-call and attending Surgeons. The role is designed to support both inpatient and perioperative care across a broad range of general surgical conditions, including elective and emergent cases. 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 2 years’ experience in a surgical environment preferred ~ Experience in general surgery, acute surgical care,



or perioperative medicine preferred ~ Experience assisting in the operating room considered an asset 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 Ensure pre-operative and post-operative assessments are completed, documented, and communicated to the surgical team in a timely manner Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics, chief complaint, history of present illness or injury, 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 Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, expected recovery, and follow-up care Inpatient Surgical Coverage Conduct inpatient rounds under the direction of the attending or on-call Surgeon, including assessment of newly admitted and post-operative patients Facilitate timely assessment and surgical admission of patients from the Emergency Department Support discharge planning, including coordination of follow-up care, wound care instructions, medication reconciliation,



and outpatient referrals Order and complete preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, and plain film x-ray Collect blood samples (arterial and venous), minor surgical samples, body secretions, and body fluids as required Demonstrate at least an academic understanding of: Basic hematology and coagulation studies Point of care testing Outpatient Clinic Support Provide clinical support in outpatient General Surgery clinics as required Manage follow-up visits for post-operative patients under physician direction Support urgent add-on appointments and same-day surgical 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 surgical patients Liaise with subspecialty consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensivists, Infectious Disease, and other surgical subspecialties 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 Serve as a clinical resource and role model for PA students, supporting their integration into the gene

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