Position: Physician Assistant – Vascular Surgery

Status: Part Time (0.4FTE), possibly Full Time

Salary: $52.50/h ($40/h during probation)

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Position Summary:

The Surgical Physician Assistant is a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and is certified by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada. This position will support a vascular surgeon with their office work. The PA will work closely with the physician supporting patient care.

This position works under the direction of the physician and reports to the physicians for medical performance.

The PA role and responsibilities for vascular surgery will include:

- Performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories, physical examinations, patient screening, and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Conducting routine follow-up visits with patients, returning phone calls from patients, and managing prescription refills
- Upon completion of formal and informal education and documented competency, prescribing/ordering specific medications as delegated by the supervising physician.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary group
- Counselling patients regarding common vascular surgical conditions, procedures and medical treatments
- Measure patients for compression stocking and provide education on donning aids




- Sclerotherapy of telangiectasia and reticular veins (training will be provided)

Qualifications:

· Proficient with EMR systems

· Robust computer skills

· Ability to build rapport with patients

· Must exhibit strong critical thinking, problem solving interpersonal and good patient interviewing skills

· Highly motivated and self-directed

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team

· Demonstrate ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong leadership qualities

· Diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment

· Filling orders, scheduling and/or performing laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures

Location:

North Oakville Medical Building on the campus of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Experience:

- Physician Assistants: 1 year surgical (preferred)
- EMR: 1 year (Accuro preferred)

Start Date:

The PA’s start date is Jan 1, 2027 possibly earlier

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- EMR: 1 year (preferred)
- Certified PA (CAPA): 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Physician Assistant (Oakville)
🏢 North Oak Vascular Associates
📍 Oakville