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1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Physician Assistant
Hospitalist Program
Why Join Us?
· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
top talent.
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Under the supervision of a Registered Physician, the Physician Assistant (PA) supports the Physician as the principle
medical‑decision maker, meeting the needs of the patients by treating immediate illness, guiding patients through
recovery, advising them on healthier choices, and educating them on disease prevention. The supervising Physician
is also responsible for the direction of the Physician Assistant's activities. All PA activity will take place within the
physician‑patient relationship, whether actual or imminent. The goal of PAs is to provide health care to patients
having first established a partnership of trust with the supervising physician that is then extended to the patients of
the physician's practice.
DESCRIPTION OF TOWN/CITY:
Live in a city that is in the geographical centre of Canada and the most affordable urban centre in the world to own a
home. (Source: Demographia) With a population of 122,900, Thunder Bay is the largest metropolitan area in
Northwestern Ontario. (Source: Statistics Canada)
Thunder Bay is the regional centre for government, medical and educational services.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PA's are highly skilled providers that have the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as part of a physician led
team in a variety of clinical settings. In general, PA's will have the skills and experience to deal with medical
emergencies, specialized care and everyday health care needs. Depending on the agreement between the physician
and the PA, activities may include such tasks as:
* conducting patient interviews
* taking patient histories
* completing physical examinations
* performing selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
* ordering and interpreting patient laboratory and radiological results
* counselling on preventive health care
* other task within the supervising physician's scope of practice that the physician deems the PA qualified to complete
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduate of an accredited PA program
* Unencumbered registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
* Ontario has defined the scope of practice of a physician assistant as "under the supervision of a registered
physician, the practice of medicine in accordance with the College of Physician and Surgeons of Ontario's Policy on
delegation".
Assets:
* Certification through the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
Salary Range: $49.500 to 61.870
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated
adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will
have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training. This position will
remain posted until filled.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: June 5, 2026
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