Physician Assistant

Department: Gynecology Oncology Program

Program: DRCC Patient Care

Status: Regular Full Time

8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $52.130 - $70.700 per hour

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Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health

R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre sees approximately 204,000 visits annually. Approximately 14,000 visits are specifically for gynecology oncology. We currently have an opportunity for two Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team where outstanding, creative and evidence-based oncologic care is provided to patients with cancer.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Physician Assistant (PA) will be based at Lakeridge Health Oshawa as part of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at the Cancer Centre and Department of Surgery and function as a vital part of a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, trainees (residents and fellows) and other allied health professionals participating in the day-to-day management of gynecology oncology patients in the inpatient unit and outpatient clinical setting. This role may also perform surgical first assist duties as needed.





Working with a team of health professionals in an inter-professional collaborative model and under the supervision and/or delegation of a supervising physician (and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation) the Physician Assistant will provide quality patient focused care to patients in the Diagnostic Assessment Program under medical directives or direct orders.

The PA will have the opportunity to take part in quality improvement initiatives, policy or clinical pathway development, education, research, health advocacy, professional development, and leadership opportunities throughout their career. The PA will be offered training and educational opportunities both at orientation and on an ongoing basis.

Duties

- " conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories; performing physical and gynecological examinations and interpreting findings;"
- " performing certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated to you by a physician
- " formulate treatment plans and support appropriate connections to consultants, allied health, outpatient clinics and support any other services/special needs for the patient;"




- " management of symptoms and treatment-related adverse events; ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic investigations; providing medical orders and prescriptions;"
- " assisting with patient admission, discharge and follow-up;"
- " patient counseling relating to diagnosis which might include sexual health"
- " Perform as first assist or similar support to Gynecologic Oncologist during surgical procedures"
- " provide patient education and counselling on their treatment plan including written instructions where appropriate"
- " act as a clinical and information resource to the team including nursing, clerical, residents, medical students, and other members"
- " maintain clear, accurate and appropriate records of the patient encounter"
- " reassessments, management plan including plan and patient instructions"
- " support handling any patient care related telephone calls participate in rounds, conferences and education sessions as required"
- " perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required."

Qualifications

- " Registration in good standing as a Physician Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario;"
- " Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC"
- " Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications."
- " Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario"
- " Prior experience performing in first assist in surgical procedures"
- " 2 years of oncology experience preferred including systemic treatment"
- " Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health discipline

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