The Physician Assistant (PA) is a central member of the multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physician and within their skill matrix. The PA conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops differential diagnoses, orders appropriate diagnostic testing, plans and manages patient care, and provides additional services within their clinical competence as required. The PA provides direct clinical care, consults with and refers patients to other health care professionals as appropriate, recommends and explains diagnostic tests and treatments, and provides education and clinical instructions to patients and families. The PA communicates with patients and families regarding follow-up care, completes and maintains accurate clinical documentation, applies evidence-based practices to patient care, and supports discharge planning. The PA collaborates with community physicians, health care providers and community organizations to facilitate comprehensive patient care and continuity of care. The PA actively participates in interdisciplinary collaboration, program development and evaluation, and promotes positive working relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team. The PA is responsible for ongoing education, training and professional development to meet CAPA and patient care requirements and works in accordance with Covenant Health policies and procedures. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Physician Assistant
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: After Hours Medicine
- MCH
- Primary

Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class:



Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2026
- Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly

Salary:
$48.26
- Maximum Hourly

Salary:
$68.45
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable 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. Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Additional Required

Qualifications:
This position is intended for individuals who have graduated from a recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada or the United States. Please note that this position is not intended for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and is not an administrative role. Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications will be contacted. Preferred

Qualifications:
Experience providing hospital-based or acute care within a multidisciplinary team, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient population, is an asset. Experience working within a Hospital Medicine setting and a solid interest in evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and program development would also be considered an asset.

📌 Physician Assistant (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton