Physician Assistant
Emergency Department
Job Posting: Non-Union 2026-160
Temporary Part-Time Position (July 2026 to approximately September 2026)
Our beautiful health centre is located on the shores of spectacular Georgian Bay, and our facility offers the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada’s most modern health care facilities and live in one of Canada’s top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!
West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) is a highly integrated health care organization that includes six remote primary care Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics, management of district land ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 70-bed acute care hospital. WPSHC serves one of Ontario’s most popular recreational areas with an approximate year-round population of 24,000 and approaching 100,000 during the peak summer season. WPSHC offers a full range of orthopaedic and general surgery; full-time emergency department; diagnostic imaging including CT; full-time on-site medical laboratory; satellite chemotherapy services. The Health Centre annually admits approximately 2,220 patients, performs 3,000 surgeries and 21,000 emergency department visits.
For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre currently has an opening for a Physician Assistant in our Emergency Department.
Responsibilities include working as a member of the Emergency Department team under the supervision of the Emergency Department Physicians. The role will include patient interactions in order to complete assessments, obtain patient histories and support the delivery of emergency care services. Responsibilities will include patient assessment, treatment planning in accordance with medical directives, patient teaching, ongoing monitoring of patient condition, documentation, and participation in patient care planning. The incumbent will work closely with Emergency Physicians, nursing staff, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, discharge planning and social work services to support the delivery of high-quality emergency care. Opportunities may exist for collaboration with other clinical services as required within the Emergency Department environment. Primary Supervising Physician will be the Chief of Emergency Medicine or designate.
In return for your dedication, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
- $55.14 to $63.59 per hour, depending on experience
- Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- 4% vacation pay and 13% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (9% if enrolled in HOOPP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness Program & onsite gym
Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
To qualify for the role, you will need to have:
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant education program;
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) as a Physician Assistant;
- Certified through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for American educated/trained PAs;
- Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification and NALS certification is preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
- Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives.
The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.
Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.
West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.
Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.
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