Physician Assistant
3 Full-time - 1.0 FTE Status (37.5 hours per week)
We are currently recruiting Physician Assistants to join our team in Shelburne, Orangeville and Bolton. There are 3 full time positions available.
As one of our Physician Assistants you are a vital part of Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) and will collaborate with physicians and other interdisciplinary providers to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Our Physician Assistants help the DAFHT meet its strategic objectives by participating in the chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention programs. The Physician Assistants responsibilities will consist of all aspects of being a Primary Health Care Provider while empowering each patient with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their health, and to ensure that all persons receive comprehensive health care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Providing primary care services to patients including acute and chronic disease management, preventative care, and well-woman and well child visits
· Performing certain acts under medical directives, delegated by the physicians
· Educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention
· Assisting the physician with management of complex patients
· Referring patients to allied health professionals, for services outside of the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice, and
· Performing other duties within the competencies of a Physician Assistant.
All acts are conducted under the direction and supervision of a registered Physician, and in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s policy on delegation.
The Physician Assistant (PA) reports to, and is responsible to, the Executive Director. The supervising physician is responsible for the medical care provided to the patient by the PA and can only delegate medical acts that are within their own scope of clinical practice. The PA is not an autonomous health care provider, and cannot act as the principal medical decision maker.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent
· Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification and NALS certification is preferred
· Certified or eligible to be certified through the PACC orCertified through NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for American educated/trained Pas
· Basic CPR certification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Excellent oral/written skills
· Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
· Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Physician Assistant
· Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery
· Experience in primary care an asset
· Ability to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of a diverse patient, family and provider population
· Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software
· Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment, and
· Willingness to teach and train other members of the interdisciplinary team or students as required.
Working Conditions and Requirements:
· This is an in-person, on-site role
· Hours are 37.5 hours per week
- Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel to sites and within community
Why Join Us:
· HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan
· Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision, critical Illness, and EFAP and EAP program
· 4 weeks of vacation to start, floater days, paid personal and sick time
· Organizational commitment to work-life balance
Salary: $105,000.00
Location: Shelburne, Orangeville, and Bolton ON
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Number of Positions: 3
Union: No
Pay: $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- working as a physician assistant in primary care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS, or NALS certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
