PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) — FAMILY PRACTICE
Ajax, Ontario | Full-Time
Join a collaborative, well-supported primary care team where you'll play a key role supporting a family physician and delivering high-quality, community-based care.
Ajax Family Practice & Walk-In Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to work closely with one of our family physicians in a structured, physician-led primary care model.
The Role
This position focuses on supporting a dedicated family physician by providing care to their rostered patients under physician supervision. You'll play an important role in follow-ups, chronic disease management, preventive care, and same-day access while helping maintain continuity of care for an established patient population.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop management plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
- Support the ongoing care of patients from an established physician's roster, helping maintain continuity and strong long-term patient relationships
- Manage routine primary care visits, follow-ups, preventive care, and chronic disease management for patients across the lifespan
- Support same-day and urgent patient needs, including episodic care and physician coverage as delegated
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations in accordance with Ontario legislation, medical directives, and supervising physician delegation
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications where authorized under medical directives or delegation
- Provide patient counseling and education on treatment plans, medications, preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and community resources
- Perform office-based procedures within scope, training, and physician delegation
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care tailored to each individual's needs and circumstances
- Collaborate closely with the supervising physician and clinic team to coordinate care, ensure appropriate follow-up, and support high-quality patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the OSCAR EMR system
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented clinic environment focused on excellent patient care
- Assist with preventive care initiatives, patient outreach, and chronic disease monitoring to help improve overall patient health outcomes
What We're Looking For
- A compassionate, patient-centered approach, with the ability to build trust and meaningful rapport with patients
- Strong communication skills, with clarity in explaining care plans and confidence collaborating within a team-based environment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage follow-ups, results, and patient flow effectively
- Comfort working in a physician-led, team-based care model
- A commitment to continuity of care and fostering long-term patient relationships
- Adaptability and professionalism in a dynamic primary care setting
About the Clinic
- Physician-owned practice with multiple family physicians
- High patient volume with an established patient base
- Family practice + walk-in model
- OSCAR EMR
- Full administrative support
- Two-floor clinic connected to an on-site pharmacy
- Located in Ajax, Ontario
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant education program recognized in Canada
- Eligible for or currently certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) and/or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Eligible to practice as a Physician Assistant in Ontario in accordance with current provincial legislation and clinic requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent primary care or family medicine experience preferred
- Excellent patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills
- Experience with OSCAR EMR is an asset
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate ($55/hour)
- Consistent patient flow from an existing roster
- Strong collaboration with an experienced family physician
- Supportive, team-based environment
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Experience:
- primary care : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
