Physician Assistant (General Surgery, Acute Care Service)

- Full time
- Department: Surgical Program
- Compensation: CAD 80,000 - CAD 90,000 - yearly

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

The Physician Assistant (PA) will support both Toronto General and Toronto Western sites, working within the General Surgery healthcare team of physicians, nurses, trainees and other allied health professionals (in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation). The Physician Assistant will function as a consistent member of the Acute Care Surgery team, helping improve continuity of care, patient flow, and communication across the inpatient surgical service.





Principal responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a theoretical knowledge and advanced level of clinical competence and excellence in caring for General Surgery patients. This involves collecting and interpreting data regarding the health of patients, symptom management, developing a medical diagnosis and management plan – in a collaborative team environment. The PA will play a vital role in the interprofessional team and will have quality improvement, research and administrative responsibilities. There will also be opportunities to participate in policy or clinical pathway development as well as education and professional development. The PA will perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Accountabilities

- Conducting patient interviews and taking medical histories
- Performing physical examinations and interpret findings
- Organizing laboratory and diagnostic investigations
- Performing certain controlled acts under medical directives delegated to you by a physician
- In consultation with a supervising physician, formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patient’s progress
- Counselling patients on preventive health care
- Provide health maintenance education
- May participate in research activities
- Performing other duties within your competencies as a physician assistant

Primary Responsibilities

- Conduct rounds with the surgical team,



assisting with documentation of daily progress notes
- Perform focused physical exams and interpret laboratory and imaging results
- Assist with emergency department consultations.
- Monitor post-operative patients for complications and elevate concerns appropriately in a timely manner
- Coordinate urgent investigations and liaise with other medical teams when further consultation is required
- Assist with bedside procedures (e.g., wound care, drain removal, dressing changes)
- Complete discharge summaries, discharge prescriptions, and coordinate safe discharge plans, including sending referrals and ordering tests for follow up
- Communicate effectively with nursing and allied health teams in patient care and discharge optimization
- Liaise with patients and their families/caregivers to ensure timely communication and elevate any concerns in a timely manner
- Administrative & Coordination Duties
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with nursing and allied health teams
- Collaborate with nursing staff to standardize care protocols
- Track patient outcomes and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as liaison between surgical team and other hospital departments
- Participate in the education of learners, including students, residents and fellows

Qualifications

- 2026 Graduate of the McMaster University or Consortium of PA Education program and must be eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada.
- Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) or eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC)

📌 Physician Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto