Physician Assistant (General Internal Medicine)

OVERVIEW

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a large urban community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in East Toronto. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, MGH provides care for approximately 20,000 inpatients, 60,000 emergency department visits, and nearly 200,000 outpatient visits each year. With 500 beds, 2,400 employees, and 400 physicians, MGH delivers a broad range of acute, rehabilitation, and community-based services. As a founding partner of East Toronto Health Partners, MGH works with health and social service organizations to improve access to and coordination of care across the community.

Why Join Us
- Join a well-established team of Physician Assistants in MGH’s hospitalist program.
- Work in a program where Physician Assistants have been integral since 2008. MGH was among the first Ontario hospitals to participate in the Physician Assistant pilot project, reflecting our commitment to innovation and collaborative care.
- Build your practice in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with mentorship and support, including support for new graduates.
- Gain experience managing a broad range of acute internal medicine cases in a University of Toronto–affiliated teaching hospital.
- Advance your career through professional development, education, and teaching opportunities.
- Contribute to high-quality care for Toronto’s diverse communities while receiving comprehensive benefits, including participation in HOOPP.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Medicine and the Division Head of General Internal Medicine, the Physician Assistant (PA) works as a member of the General Internal Medicine hospitalist team to care for inpatients on the acute medicine units. Working under approved medical directives and in accordance with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) requirements, the PA collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional team to deliverphysicians in high-quality, patient-centred care. The PA supports the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and transition of patients and helps implement care plans developed collaboratively with the hospitalist team.

The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend rotations. When weekend work is required, lieu days are scheduled during the week.

Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians to establish diagnoses and develop treatment and care plans.
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation, including admission notes, progress notes, consultation notes, and discharge summaries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory investigations and imaging, in accordance with medical directives.
- Participate in daily rounds to review patient progress, communicate priorities, and coordinate care.
- Support the management of acute and chronic conditions in hospitalized patients within the PA’s scope of practice.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, physicians, and members of the interprofessional care team.

EDUCATION

• Completion of an accredited Canadian or U.S. Physician Assistant program.

Certification:
• Current certification with the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) and membership with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Registration Regulation: Must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

QUALIFICATIONS

- Clinical experience in acute care or general internal medicine is an asset; leadership experience is also considered an asset.
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency with clinical information systems.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills within the PA scope of practice.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all members of the health care team.
- Ability to build andmaintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexible, organized, and self-directed, with sound initiative and independent judgment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Commitment to fostering a respectful, healthy, and psychologically safe workplace.
- Excellent work and attendance record.
- Work in accordance with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable MGH policies and procedures.
- Contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by following established safety policies and practices.
-Take responsibility for protecting personal and co-worker psychological health and safety in accordance with MGH policies and practices.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN][formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. - All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practice.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.