Physician Assistant (Kew Beach)

OVERVIEW

The Physician Assistant (PA) is an unregulated health care provider who works under the supervision of a registered physician. The PA supports the physician as the principle medical-decision maker and the supervising physician is responsible for the direction of the PA’s activities.

All PA activity will take place within the physician-patient relationship, whether actual or imminent. The goal of the PA is to provide health care to patients having first established a partnership of trust with the supervising physician that is then extended to the patients of the physician's practice. Under the supervision of a physician, PAs meet the needs of the patients by treating immediate illness, guiding patients through recovery, advising them on healthie rchoices, and educating them on disease prevention.

The PA will report to the Transitional Care/Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Health Service which provides non-acute care services to an adult (predominantly senior) population. Our service is committed to providing highquality, compassionate care, which respects and values each individual and focuses on
informed health management, individual choice and quality of life. Kew Beach Unit/Transitional Care delivers are for patients awaiting transition home with supports and transfers to long-term care or another facility, including seniors who are cognitively impaired requiring specialized environment and care. The PA will support the care for the patients and families within the program.

EDUCATION

- Registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), required.
- Undergraduate Degree in a health related field required.
- Successful completion of a recognized Physician Assistant program
- Member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
- Current BLS required.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Clinical Placements in in-patient medicine will be an asset.
- Clinical and leadership experience an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication required
- Good computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families
- Ability to work independently, think critically and solve problems within scope of practice
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the health care team
- A team player with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
- Flexible, organized, and self-directed within scope of practice, has initiative and independent
judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and troubleshoot with critical and creative thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to develop a healthy workplace and support a culture of safety
- Demonstrated interest in continuing education on an ongoing basis and commitment to quality improvement
- Excellent work and attendance record
- 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 accountableforprotecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practice.