Recruitment Incentives

About the Opportunity

Facility, Community and Opportunity Information

• Town of Bridgewater
• South Shore Region
• South Shore Regional Hospital
• Western Zone (Valley, South Shore, Yarmouth)
• Opportunity Brief - Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Physician Assistant Responsibilities

• Obtain health history as appropriate, including patient demographics
• Conduct comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpret findings
• Utilize primary and secondary assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis and determine if further clinical investigation is required
• Order preliminary diagnostic testing and follow-up; with interpretation of results
• Formulate a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigation results, availability of services and special needs of patient
• Implement effective treatment plans that include preventive and therapeutic interventions, demonstrating appropriate procedural skills, as determined by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Scope of Practice and National Competency Profile, and the supervising physician
• Collaborate with and seek appropriate consultation from the supervising physician and other health professionals involved in the patient’s care

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Signing bonuses
• Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Maternity/Paternity leave with top-up
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous clinical education and support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Compensation and Benefits

• $46.36 - $61.60 hourly ($90,402 - $120,120 annually)
• This position is currently eligible for an additional 2% temporary market adjustment, which is reflected in the above compensation

About You

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited recognized Physician Assistant program in Canada or the United States
• Certification through the Physician Assistant's Certification Council (PACC) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Eligible for license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
• Medical Liability Insurance required
• Must have recent emergency medicine experience
• The following certifications or willingness to obtain
• ACLS, PALS, ATLS
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred