Canada Job Openings

SickKids

Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

Toronto

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

September 7, 2024

About Sick Kids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

Position Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) will work within a multidisciplinary team in the Emergency Department (ED) under the supervision of Paediatric Emergency Medicine staff physicians. The position includes completing detailed clinical assessments of children, implementing medical directives, coordinating acquisition of appropriate investigations, assisting with a variety of procedures and interventions, reviewing cases with the medical team, and completing related administrative clinical documentation.
Here's What You'll Get to Do:

Obtain the medical history for paediatric patients presenting to the ED with acute illnesses or injuries, with primary focus on patients with lower triage acuity scores
Complete focused physical examinations relevant to the ED assessment

Implement medical directives for ordering of common investigations such as bloodwork, urinalyses, routine radiological studies, etc.
Produce clinical documentation and reports using electronic medical record systems

Liaise with consultant services
Attend weekly Paediatric Emergency Medicine teaching rounds
Participate in a customized paediatric PA clinical curriculum (PACE program)
Participate in point-of-care ultrasound training
Obtain formal training from experts on casting, procedural sedation, and suturing
Utilize artificial intelligence and virtual care solutions in a clinical setting

Here's What You'll Need:

2024 Graduate of the Mc Master or Consortium Physician Assistant Program and must be eligible for certification through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada
Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with appropriate attention to detail
Willingness to work according to our hospital policies and practice guidelines
Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety
Respect for patient confidentiality and awareness of issues around age of consent
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children and their family members, as well as members of the multidisciplinary team
Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physician and other team members
Perform other cross-functional responsibilities as requested
Clinical duties are based on shift work, which may vary over time, but will include evenings and weekends when patient volumes are greatest
Proficiency with computers and other office equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Employment Type: 1 year full time contract

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, Sick Kids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining Sick Kids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at Sick Kids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
How to Apply
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

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